Senior Digital Electronics Design Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit research and development company based in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Digital 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 within a multidisciplinary Harsh Environments group.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering (advanced degree preferred) and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with US security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5-10 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepares documentation for manufacturing and provides ongoing support.
• Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Mentors less experienced teammates and supports business development and proposals.

Skills

Electronic design

Detailed design specs

Verbal & written communication

Organization & time management

Analytical problem solving

Prioritize tasks

Engineering fundamentals

Embedded systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

HyperLynx

ANSYS

Mentor Graphics PCB design flow

Xilinx FPGA/SOC design flow

Microchip FPGA/SOC 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

As a Senior Digital Electronics 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 history of immense success.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
• Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepares documentation for manufacturing, and provides continuous support.
• Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Engages other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective end solutions for products.
• Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contributes to requirements development, proposes ways forward, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Independently performs complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Able to manage a task with multiple cross functional members and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers.
• Actively mentors less experienced teammates and provides thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in electronic design.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 electrical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

5-10 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using HyperLynx and ANSYS.
• Experience in Mentor Graphics PCB design flow.
• Experience with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SOC design flow.

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

Location

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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].

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.