Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health workshops

Off-site social events

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Principal Precision Analog/Power Electronics Engineer to design, develop, and test analog and power electronics for diverse applications. You will lead architecture, simulations, layout, and validation across life-cycle stages.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering, a Bachelor's in EE, and an ability to obtain a US government security clearance. Location is Cambridge with a strong multidisciplinary team and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Applicants must obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs new products and develops technical specifications for production.
• Analyzes hardware configurations and tests conformance to specifications.
• Independently drives complex technical solutions and mitigates risks.
• Develops advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics.
• Supports business development activities including proposals with sponsors.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

System modeling

Task prioritization

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SPICE tools

MATLAB/Simulink

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 Principal Precision Analog/Power Electronics Engineer designs, specifies, develops, and tests analog/ power electronics for a wide array of applications, such as switched-mode power conversion, battery management circuitry, distributed power architectures, wireless power transfer, radiation hardened designs, motor controllers, low noise power conditioning for precision instrumentation, analog front ends, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, precision feedback systems, and dc/dc conversion. The engineer develops the architecture, designs these circuits, performs simulations, implements the physical layout, verifies and tests designs. They also perform a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Designs new products and develops technical specifications for their production.
• Analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions and tests hardware conformance to specifications.
• Independently drives solutions to complex problems - develops requirements, proposes ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics.
• Supports business development activities including leading the development of proposals and engaging with sponsors.
• Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary tasks with cross functional teams and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers.
• Develops, documents, and teaches best practices to less experienced teammates; Demonstrates strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or other simulation tools.
• System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eager to learn new technical skills and expand their depth/technical knowledge.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US governement security clearance.

Job Location

City: Cambridge

State: Massachusetts

Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00

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Benefits

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work.

• workplace flexibility
• employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• health and finance workshops
• off site social events
• discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Equal Opportunity

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