Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer & Systems Lead

Inuplands; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Hardware Electronic Engineer to lead avionics hardware design for complex multi-card systems. You will translate requirements into hardware architectures, design with FPGAs and processors, and test prototypes.

You will mentor junior engineers, prepare manufacturing docs, and contribute to proposals. Requires 10+ years in electrical engineering and a Bachelor's in EE; Advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into hardware architectures for avionics systems.
• Design, simulate, test, and document hardware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.
• Support manufacturing documentation and field deployment.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead proposals and engage sponsors when needed.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specifications

Project planning

Time management

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Principal Hardware Electronic Engineer to lead avionics hardware design for complex multi-card systems. You will translate requirements into hardware architectures, design with FPGAs and processors, and test prototypes.

You will mentor junior engineers, prepare manufacturing docs, and contribute to proposals. Requires 10+ years in electrical engineering and a Bachelor's in EE; Advanced degree preferred.