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Principal Digital Electronics Engineer

Job in Clearfield, Davis County, Utah, 84016, USA
Listing for: Draper Laboratory
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

For more information about Draper, visit

Job Description

Summary:

In this position you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams designing, developing, and verifying high reliability digital electronics for use in a wide array of avionics applications. As a principal member of the Harsh Environments Electronics Group, you will help shape digital hardware architectures and lead electronics development activities by applying sound engineering and project management principles.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

* Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.

* Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.

* Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.

* Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.

* Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.

* Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products.

* Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.

* Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced architectures and designs for complex ASICs.

* Involved in business development and proposal activities.

* Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.

* Manage multi-disciplinary tasks with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.

* Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

* Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.

* Understanding of design and general computer architecture.

* Ability to write detailed design specifications.

* Computer programming and coding abilities.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Excellent mathematical skills.

* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to prioritize tasks.

* Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

* Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

7-10 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.

Additional

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

* Experience working with and knowledge of trade space for radiation hardened parts.

* Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems.

* Ability to perform circuit simulation using tools such as Hyper Lynx or Ansys.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in Mentor Graphics PCB design flow.

* Experience in design for harsh environments as embodied in common commercial and military standards (e.g. RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810, etc.).

* Experience with design for production.

This position will be largely in person at Draper's Utah facility

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

Job Location - City:

Clearfield

Job Location - State:

Utah

Job Location - Postal Code:

84015

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$95,000.00 - $

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