Principal Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Job Juncture; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Design Engineer to design, develop, and verify high-reliability digital electronics for various applications. You will play a key role in shaping hardware architectures and leading development activities while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. A current Top Secret security clearance is required, and you will benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in relevant field.
• Current Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into hardware architectures.
• Design instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
• Build/test prototypes, debug, document for manufacturing.

Skills

Electronic design

Microprocessor/embedded computing

Understanding of computer architecture

Ability to write detailed specifications

Programming skills

Excellent communication

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Master’s in a relevant field

Job description

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Job description: In this position, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams designing, developing, and verifying high-reliability digital electronics for various applications, including processor boards, FPGA and SoC boards, and memory applications such as DDR and high-speed I/O.

As a key member of the Harsh Environments Electronics Group, you will help shape digital hardware architectures and lead electronics development activities by applying sound engineering and project management principles.

Requirements include being self-motivated and capable of working at a high technical level with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with radiation-hardened parts trade space
• Schematic capture and board layout experience
• Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using tools like HyperLynx or Ansys

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Mentor Graphics PCB design flow
• Experience with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SOC design flow
• Experience designing for harsh environments per standards like RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810

Responsibilities:

• Translate project requirements into hardware architectures
• Design instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components
• Solve issues, drive project completion, collaborate with teams
• Build/test prototypes, debug, document for manufacturing
• Research and develop innovative solutions
• Engage with engineers and partners for reliable, cost-effective solutions
• Drive solutions to complex problems, develop requirements, adapt to changes
• Perform advanced architectures/designs for complex ASICs
• Involve in business development and proposals
• Manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage multidisciplinary tasks and communicate with leadership
• Develop and teach best practices

Skills:

• Electronic design, microprocessor/embedded computing
• Understanding of computer architecture
• Ability to write detailed specifications
• Programming skills
• Excellent communication, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's in Electronic or Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred
• 7-10 years in relevant field

Additional Details:

• Current Top Secret security clearance required
• Hybrid remote/in-lab work, onsite as needed

Why is this a great opportunity? Work with multidisciplinary teams designing high-reliability digital electronics for various applications, including processor and FPGA boards, DDR memory, and high-speed I/O.

Salary: $175,000 - $220,000 USD annually.