Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer - FPGA & Power Integrity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs and cultural activities

Discounts to museums and local events

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics solutions for large-scale systems. You will develop architectures, designs, simulations, and layouts, and mentor junior staff while supporting lifecycle activities from planning to deployment.

Expertise in signal and power integrity, FPGA and processor-based designs, and cross-functional collaboration is essential. Some in-office work is expected, with opportunities to lead cutting-edge projects in a national R&D context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance.
• Strong design and verification skills for avionics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Translate 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.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specifications

Communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ECAD

Job description

Draper is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design avionics solutions for large-scale systems. You will develop architectures, designs, simulations, and layouts, and mentor junior staff while supporting lifecycle activities from planning to deployment.

Expertise in signal and power integrity, FPGA and processor-based designs, and cross-functional collaboration is essential. Some in-office work is expected, with opportunities to lead cutting-edge projects in a national R&D context.