Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer

draper; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography to yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and culture

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Senior Electronics/Electrical Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, test, and oversee manufacturing of PCBs, analog/digital circuits, sensors, and related systems. You will develop architectures, run simulations, layout, verify designs, and support products through lifecycle stages.

The role requires 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience, a bachelor's in EE, and ability to obtain US security clearance. Base salary ranges widely by role and location across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong ability to translate requirements into hardware architectures.
• Experience in designing and testing PCB, analog/digital circuits.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into hardware architectures with cross-functional teams.
• Build, debug, and test prototypes and deliverables.
• Prepare documentation for manufacturing and provide ongoing support.
• Mentor teammates and help with business development activities.
• Communicate status clearly to leadership and customers.

Skills

Electronic design

Design specifications

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Task prioritization

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

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.

Job Description Summary: A Senior Electronics/Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment, sensors, motors, radar and navigation systems. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs. The engineer also performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life-cycle to support: planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.

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.

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

Job Location - City: Huntsville

Job Location - State: Alabama

Job Location - Postal Code: 35806

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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

• workplace flexibility
• employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• health and finance workshops
• off site social events
• discounts to local museums and cultural activities

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.

EEO/DEI Statement

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