Lead Avionics Hardware Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Technical workshops

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics hardware for multi-card systems, including FPGA-based flight computer and backplane interconnects.

You will develop architectures, verify designs, and lead cross-functional teams while mentoring junior staff. In-office work is required most days, and candidates should be prepared to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Advanced Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Translates project and system requirements into hardware architectures.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepares documentation for manufacturing and provides ongoing support.
• Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Leads cross-functional teams and mentors junior staff.
• Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Engages with sponsors and supports business development activities.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specifications

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Signal integrity

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics hardware for multi-card systems, including FPGA-based flight computer and backplane interconnects.

You will develop architectures, verify designs, and lead cross-functional teams while mentoring junior staff. In-office work is required most days, and candidates should be prepared to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.