Senior Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 123,450 - 205,750; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Clearfield, Utah, seeks a senior electronics engineer to design, develop, and verify high reliability digital electronics for processor/FPGA boards, low power electronics, and advanced packaging. You will lead electronics development activities and shape hardware architectures in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–7 years in electronic engineering, strong design and simulation skills, and ability to mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Five to seven years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Schematic capture and board layout experience; Embedded systems debugging; Circuit simulation with HyperLynx and ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Translate project and system requirements into hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
• Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare manufacturing documentation.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide feedback.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Electronic design

Embedded computing

Computer architecture

Design specifications

Programming

Communication skills

Mathematics

Time management

Analytical thinking

Task prioritization

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

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

Duties and 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and 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

Clearfield, Utah 84015

This position will be largely in person at Draper’s Utah facility. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00.

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].