Senior Avionics Hardware Architect & Lead Engineer

Draper Labs; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics solutions and lead hardware architecture across multi-card systems. The role emphasizes FPGA/processor integration, power and timing circuits, and signal integrity in complex environments.

The position requires extensive design experience, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Office presence is expected, with security clearance necessary for selected candidates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate project and system requirements into hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Build, debug, and test prototype hardware.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation and provide ongoing support.
• Lead and mentor junior staff.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks at the system level.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specifications

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ECAD tools

Signal integrity analysis

Power integrity analysis

Job description

Draper is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics solutions and lead hardware architecture across multi-card systems. The role emphasizes FPGA/processor integration, power and timing circuits, and signal integrity in complex environments.

The position requires extensive design experience, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Office presence is expected, with security clearance necessary for selected candidates.