Senior Electronics Design Engineer — Hardware Architect

Draper Labs; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for the Embedded Electronics group in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on developing electronic hardware including PCB designs, sensor interfaces, and power distribution, with FPGA and microcontroller awareness.

The engineer will translate requirements into hardware architectures, build and test prototypes, and document for manufacturing while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepares documentation for manufacturing and provides continuous support.
• Engages other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective end solutions.
• Actively mentors less experienced teammates and provides feedback.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specifications

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for the Embedded Electronics group in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on developing electronic hardware including PCB designs, sensor interfaces, and power distribution, with FPGA and microcontroller awareness.

The engineer will translate requirements into hardware architectures, build and test prototypes, and document for manufacturing while collaborating with cross-functional teams.