Senior Sensor Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Senior Sensor Electronics Engineer to design, specify, develop, and test analog electronics for a range of applications including analog front ends, signal conditioning, ADCs, and radiation hardened designs. The engineer will architect circuits, perform simulations, implement layouts, and verify designs across the lifecycle.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience, a bachelor’s in EE, and be prepared to obtain and maintain a US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience or related field.
• Experience with analog electronics, front ends, and precision instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power.
• Design new products and develop technical specifications for production.
• Analyze hardware configuration and test conformance to specifications.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems and adapt to changing requirements.
• Develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics as SME.
• Involve in business development and proposal activities.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate status to project leadership and customers.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to teammates.
• Manage multi-disciplinary tasks with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Circuit simulation (SPICE)

MATLAB/Simulink

Task prioritization

Analytical problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

SPICE

PCB layout software

MATLAB/Simulink

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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

A Senior Sensor Electronics Engineer designs, specifies, develops, and tests analog electronics for a wide array of applications, such as analog front ends, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, radiation hardened designs, motor controllers, low noise power conditioning for precision instrumentation, and precision feedback systems. The engineer develops the architecture, designs these circuits, performs simulations, implements the physical layout, verifies and tests designs. They also perform a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.

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 a US government security clearance.

Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

Salary

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.

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.

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].