Principal Avionics Hardware Engineer - FPGA & SI/PI

Draper; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life programs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics hardware for flight-critical systems in Cambridge, MA. You will architect hardware, simulate designs, and guide ECAD layouts, while ensuring signal and power integrity across multi-card avionics systems.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering, a BS in EE, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance. Some in-office work is expected, with leadership responsibilities for junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• U.S. government security clearance required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Build, debug, and test prototypes and deliverables.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation and provide ongoing support.
• Research and enable innovative avionics solutions for complex systems.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Identify technical risks and formulate mitigation strategies; manage cross-functional tasks.

Skills

Electronic design

FPGA design

Signal integrity

Power integrity

Documentation

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

Draper seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics hardware for flight-critical systems in Cambridge, MA. You will architect hardware, simulate designs, and guide ECAD layouts, while ensuring signal and power integrity across multi-card avionics systems.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering, a BS in EE, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance. Some in-office work is expected, with leadership responsibilities for junior staff.