Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer 2

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Employee clubs

Off-site events

Museum discounts

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer to design, test, and oversee the manufacturing of electrical PCBs, analog and digital circuits, sensors, motors, radar and navigation systems, supporting national security missions.

You will lead schematic capture, simulation, layout oversight, bring-up and verification, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex instruments on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Technical capability with strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience leading teams of engineers and developing new products/business.

Responsibilities

• Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
• Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing.

Skills

Electronic design

Embedded computing

Circuit analysis

Programming (C/C++)

FPGA familiarity

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HyperLynx

Ansys

Job description

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 www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

A Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment, sensors, motors, radar and navigation systems. In addition, the Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer develops the architecture, designs circuit's, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs. Performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment. The Tailored Systems Business Area within Electronics Program Office directorate delivers first-of-a-kind field-ready microelectronics solutions in support of National Security missions. The Draper team is chartered with supporting the Nation’s most challenging problems by 1) providing an iterative and agile approach to innovative and creative technical solutions delivered at the speed of mission and 2) driving leading edge technology development efforts to support future mission needs. This role will support a large multi-disciplinary team as part of a long-standing, fast-paced contract with history of immense success.

You will

• Support system architecture design and trade studies
• Will review and support proposal development and project execution
• Understand detailed electrical analysis and design for mixed-signal electronics
• Schematic capture, simulation, and PCB layout/oversight, prototypes bring up and debugging, functional verification and performance characterization

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.
• Collaborate and communicate 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.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
• 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.

Education

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

Experience

3-5 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description

• Technical capability with strong electrical engineering fundamentals
• Experience leading teams of engineers as well as a background in developing new products/business
• Experience in all of the following areas of electronic design: miniature low power embedded systems, sensor integration, wireless communication interfaces, battery conditioning and maintenance.
• Basic experience with microcontroller software (using C/C++/or assembly), and FPGA firmware (VHDL or Verilog).
• Ability to develop code for bring-up tests or simple demos.
• Familiarity with signal and power integrity analysis tools (Hyperlinx, Ansys).
• Experience with miniature electronic packaging and design using bare die or chip-scale packages.
• Ability to understand and influence packaging design constraints and requirements for custom designs.

Requires onsite in Cambridge, MA.

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

Job Location

City: Cambridge

State: Massachusetts

Postal Code: 02139-3563

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $220,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Company Vision

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow.

Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.