Senior Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Draper; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexibility in Workplace

Employee clubs

Workshops (health and finance)

Social events and museum discounts

Job summary

Draper invites a senior electronics engineer to drive high-reliability digital hardware development across processor/FPGA boards, low power electronics, and advanced packaging. You will shape architectures, mentor teammates, and lead electronics projects from requirements to manufacturing support.

Join a multidisciplinary Harsh Environments Electronics Group and apply rigorous engineering and project-management principles to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 5-7 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
• Schematic capture and board layout experience.
• Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using HyperLynx and ANSYS.

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 and 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 performs complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Ability to 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.

Skills

Electronic design

Embedded computing

Design specifications

Programming

Communication

Math skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's in Electronic or Electrical Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HyperLynx

ANSYS

Mentor Graphics PCB design flow

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

In this position 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.

Job Description

• 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 and 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 performs complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.
• Identify program/system‑level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Ability to 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.
• Performs 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.

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.
• Knowledge of radiation hardened parts.

Location

Job Location - City: Clearfield

Job Location - State: Utah

Job Location - Postal Code: 84015

Security Clearance

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

Salary Range

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work‑life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

EEO Statement

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].

Company Culture

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.