Sensor Signal Processing Engineer: Real-Time Optics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA seeks Sensor Signal Processing Engineers to concept, develop, and deliver prototype sensing solutions for national security applications. Expertise in sensor architectures, analog/digital signal processing, and real-time DSP is valued. Responsibilities include prototyping, hardware project planning, and leading technical efforts across cross-disciplinary teams.

A bachelor’s or master’s in physics/EE/optics is required; PhD preferred. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, optics, or similar.
• PhD degree preferred.
• 0–3 years experience in physics engineering or related.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
• Analyzes and recommends design approaches for prototypes.
• Plans and conducts hardware projects or phases of projects.
• Provides technical leadership to other team members; develops quantum/optical sensors.

Skills

Programming proficiency

Lab data software

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Physics / Optics degree

PhD preferred

Job description

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA seeks Sensor Signal Processing Engineers to concept, develop, and deliver prototype sensing solutions for national security applications. Expertise in sensor architectures, analog/digital signal processing, and real-time DSP is valued. Responsibilities include prototyping, hardware project planning, and leading technical efforts across cross-disciplinary teams.

A bachelor’s or master’s in physics/EE/optics is required; PhD preferred. U.S.