Senior Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Inuplands; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Digital Electronics Design Engineer, where you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and develop high reliability digital electronics for critical applications. This role involves shaping hardware architectures, solving complex engineering challenges, and mentoring junior engineers. With a focus on innovation and national security, you will be part of a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a real impact. If you are passionate about electronics and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in electronic design and embedded systems.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation and schematic capture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high reliability digital electronics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware architectures.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and manage project tasks.

Skills

Electronic design

Microprocessor or embedded computing

Design specifications writing

Computer programming

Verbal and written communication

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Engineering theories understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

HyperLynx

ANSYS

Mentor Graphics PCB design

Xilinx FPGA/SOC design

Microchip FPGA/SOC design

Job description

Senior Digital Electronics Design Engineer

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:

As a Senior Digital Engineer, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams designing, developing, and verifying high reliability digital electronics for use in a wide array of applications. These applications include processor/FPGA boards, low power electronics, and advanced packaging techniques. As a senior 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.

The Tailored Systems Business Area within Electronics Program Office directorate delivers first-of-a-kind field-ready microelectronics solutions in support of National Security missions.

The Draper team is chartered with supporting the Nation’s most challenging problems by:

1. providing an iterative and agile approach to innovative and creative technical solutions delivered at the speed of mission.
2. driving leading edge technology development efforts to support future mission needs. This role will support a large multi-disciplinary team as part of a long-standing, fast-paced contract with a history of immense success. Apply to be part of this incredibly talented and dedicated Draper team!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
• Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
• Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.
• Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.
• Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for products.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Independently perform complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Manage a task with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.
• Understanding of design and general computer architecture.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Computer programming and coding abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:

5-7 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Schematic capture and board layout experience.
• Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using HyperLynx and ANSYS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Mentor Graphics PCB design flow.
• Experience with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SOC design flow.

Location:

The ability to be in Draper facilities as needed is required.

Current in scope Top Secret government security clearance is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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].