Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, specify, develop, and test power system architectures for a wide range of applications, including miniature power conversion, radiation-hardened designs, and advanced battery management.

The role requires 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience, strong circuit modeling and simulation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power.
• Design new products with technical specifications for production.
• Analyze hardware configuration and test conformance to specifications.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems and adapt to changing requirements.
• SME able to develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics.
• Identify program/system-level risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

System modeling

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Advanced degree

Tools

SPICE

Job description

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

A Senior Power Electronics Engineer designs, specifies, develops, and tests power system architectures and requirements for a wide array of applications, including miniature power conversion and management circuitry, distributed power architectures, radiation hardened designs, novel battery management circuitry, small motor controllers, switched-mode power conversion and precision feedback systems. They also perform a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phase of specifications and requirements of the systems.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Optimizes system designs for reduced size, weight, and power.
• Designs new products and develops technical specifications for their production.
• Analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions and tests hardware conformance to specifications.
• Independently drives solutions to complex problems - develops requirements, proposes ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics.
• Involved in business development and proposal activities.
• Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary tasks with a cross functional team and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers.
• Develops, documents, and teaches best practices to less experienced teammates.
• Demonstrates strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

Skills / Abilities

• Proficient with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or other simulation tools.
• System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Additional Job Description

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

Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$82,300.00 - $220,000.00

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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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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.

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].