Senior Electrical & Electronics Design Engineer

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Labs is seeking a Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer to contribute to innovative microelectronics solutions for National Security missions. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team, developing advanced electronic systems, mentoring less experienced teammates, and engaging in both contract and research projects to address complex challenges. Candidates should have significant experience in electronic design and leadership within engineering teams.

Benefits

Health and finance workshops

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Social events and discounts to cultural activities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in electrical engineering or related field required.
• Experience leading teams of engineers with mixed skillsets preferred.
• Basic experience with microcontroller software and FPGA firmware.

Responsibilities

• Translates project requirements into hardware architectures.
• Drives project completion to schedule.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.

Skills

Proficiency in electronic design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to write detailed design specifications

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred

Tools

Siemens Designer and Layout

Hyperlinx

Ansys

Spice

Matlab

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:

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. This role will support a large multi-disciplinary team as part of a long-standing, fast-paced contract with history of immense success. 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.

Apply to be part of this incredibly talented and dedicated Draper team!

We are seeking a Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer to join the Embedded Electronics group. As a senior member of the technical staff, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of next generation processing, computing and sensor/actuator hardware within the electronics division. Members of the Embedded Electronics group support a variety of multi-disciplinary programs lasting an average of 12 to 18 months each. In addition to working on sponsored programs, group members are also encouraged to develop and participate in internally funded research and development programs. The ideal candidate is someone who works well in multi-functional teams and has recent experience crafting sophisticated electronic systems using commercial off-the-shelf FGPAs, processors, or systems on a chip (SOCs). It is expected that this engineer can start quickly on sophisticated PCB designs including digital electronics, sensor interfaces, and power distribution design with limited oversight and learning curve. This is an electrical engineering position, focused mainly on the development of electronic hardware. The ability to program FPGAs and microcontrollers is expected only at a level required to understand the design of the supporting hardware.

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.

Additional Job Description:

• MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred
• Experience leading teams of engineers with mixed skillsets as well as a background in developing new products/business
• Experience and understanding of power integrity design, and design of power conditioning circuitry for power rails typically used on a digital PCB designs.
• Experience designing systems that use DDR3/4 memory, PCIe, and Gbit serial interfaces
• Basic experience with microcontroller software (using C/C++/or assembly), and FPGA firmware (VHDL or Verilog). Understanding of basic functionality and how the circuit designs interface with SW and FW.
• Experience with the following design and simulation tools: Siemens Designer and Layout, Hyperlinx, Ansys, Spice, Matlab)
• Experience with miniature electronic packaging and design using bare die or chip-scale packages. Ability to understand and influence packaging design constraints and requirements for custom designs.

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

This position requires onsite in Cambridge, MA.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

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].