Senior Embedded Electronics Design Engineer

Draper; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for the Embedded Electronics group. The role focuses on hardware development, including digital electronics, sensor interfaces, and power distribution, with FPGA and microcontroller familiarity expected at a design level.

Ideal candidates will have strong skills in electronic design, detailed design specifications, and the ability to mentor colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; Advanced degree preferred.
• 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 with cross-functional teams.
• Innovatively solves issues, drives timely completion, and collaborates with other technical contributors.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specifications

Verbal & written communication

Organization & attention to detail

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Prioritization

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

FPGAs

Microcontrollers

PCB design

Job description

Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for the Embedded Electronics group. The role focuses on hardware development, including digital electronics, sensor interfaces, and power distribution, with FPGA and microcontroller familiarity expected at a design level.

Ideal candidates will have strong skills in electronic design, detailed design specifications, and the ability to mentor colleagues.