Hardware Design Engineer - PCB & Analog/Digital Systems

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

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Electronics/Electrical Engineer to design, test, and oversee PCB and hardware development for advanced analog and digital systems across defense, space, and biomedical programs.

You will translate requirements into hardware architectures, run simulations, build prototypes, support manufacturing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining rigorous quality and security standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electronic design.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
• Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepares documentation for manufacturing, and provides continuous support.
• Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Engages other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective end solutions for products.
• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Independently executes assignments with minimal oversight.
• Able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identifies needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicates them to project leadership.

Skills

Electronic design

Digital/analog circuits

PCB layout

Simulation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Electronics/Electrical Engineer to design, test, and oversee PCB and hardware development for advanced analog and digital systems across defense, space, and biomedical programs.

You will translate requirements into hardware architectures, run simulations, build prototypes, support manufacturing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while maintaining rigorous quality and security standards.