Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer - FPGA/SoC

Inuplands; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for the Embedded Electronics group. You will lead hardware architecture development, prototype builds, and manufacturing documentation for high‑assurance systems.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork and cutting‑edge electronic hardware expertise. Required: 5–10 years in electrical engineering, BS in EE, ability to obtain US government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.
• Experience with FPGAs, processors, or SOCs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate project and system requirements into hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Build, debug, and test prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepare documentation for manufacturing and provide ongoing support.
• Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Mentor less experienced teammates and contribute to proposals and business development.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specs

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

FPGA

PCB design

Job description

Draper, a nonprofit R&D organization in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Electronics Design Engineer for the Embedded Electronics group. You will lead hardware architecture development, prototype builds, and manufacturing documentation for high‑assurance systems.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork and cutting‑edge electronic hardware expertise. Required: 5–10 years in electrical engineering, BS in EE, ability to obtain US government security clearance.