Sensor Signal Processing Engineer (All Levels)

Draper-1; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks Sensor Signal Processing Engineers to design and prototype sensor solutions for national security applications. You will work on advanced signal processing, low-noise conditioning, and embedded real-time algorithms across MCUs and FPGAs, contributing to Draper’s broad S&T portfolio.

The team values entrepreneurship and collaboration, with opportunities from entry to Principal levels. A US government security clearance is required for selected roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or optics.
• PhD is preferred for some roles within the team.
• Strong foundation in sensor technology and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches for prototypes or production needs.
• Plans and conducts hardware projects or phases of projects with team leadership.
• Develops quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
• Provides recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Programming proficiency

Real-time DSP

Embedded systems

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in physics / electrical engineering / optics

PhD preferred

Tools

MCUs

FPGAs

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks Sensor Signal Processing Engineers to design and prototype sensor solutions for national security applications. You will work on advanced signal processing, low-noise conditioning, and embedded real-time algorithms across MCUs and FPGAs, contributing to Draper’s broad S&T portfolio.

The team values entrepreneurship and collaboration, with opportunities from entry to Principal levels. A US government security clearance is required for selected roles.