Embedded Electronics Hardware Engineer PCB & FPGA

Draper; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join the Embedded Electronics group. You will design and verify PCB hardware, analog/digital circuits, and sensor/actuator systems for mission-critical applications, including radiation-tolerant and space-grade components.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, manufacturing readiness, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Qualified candidates typically hold a BS in electrical engineering with 3–5 years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience crafting sophisticated electronic systems using commercial off-the-shelf FGPAs, processors, or SOCs.
• Ability to start quickly on sophisticated PCB designs including digital electronics and power distribution with limited oversight.
• Ability to program FPGAs and microcontrollers at a level needed to understand the design of the supporting hardware.

Responsibilities

• Translate project and system requirements into hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Build, debug, and test prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepare documentation for manufacturing and provide ongoing support.
• Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Collaborate with engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost-effective hardware solutions.
• Communicate design status and issues to project leadership.
• Execute assignments with minimal oversight and apply technical knowledge to solve problems.

Skills

Proficiency in electronic design

Detailed design specifications

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Prioritize tasks

Engineering theories and procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FPGA programming

Microcontroller programming

SOCs design

Job description

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join the Embedded Electronics group. You will design and verify PCB hardware, analog/digital circuits, and sensor/actuator systems for mission-critical applications, including radiation-tolerant and space-grade components.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, manufacturing readiness, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Qualified candidates typically hold a BS in electrical engineering with 3–5 years of related