Electronics Hardware Design Engineer 2

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

We are seeking an Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join the Embedded Electronics group. As a member of the technical staff, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of next generation processing, computing and sensor/actuator hardware within the electronics division.

Members of the Embedded Electronics group support a variety of multi-disciplinary programs lasting an average of 12 to 18 months each. In addition to working on sponsored programs, group members are also encouraged to develop and participate in internally funded research and development programs.

An Electronic Hardware Design Engineer develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment, sensors, motors, radar and navigation systems. This engineer develops the architecture, designs circuit, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs.

Performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.

RoleThe Tailored Systems Business Area within Electronics Program Office directorate delivers first-of-a-kind field-ready microelectronics solutions in support of National Security missions. This role will support a large multi-disciplinary team as part of a long-standing, fast-paced contract with history of immense success.

The Draper team is chartered with supporting the Nation's most challenging problems by:providing an iterative and agile approach to innovative and creative technical solutions delivered at the speed of missiondriving leading edge technology development efforts to support future mission needsOnsite work is required for this position.

Duties /

Responsibilities

• Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
• Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
• Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.
• Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.
• Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products.
• Collaborate and communicate with management, internal, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Independently executes assignments with minimal oversight.
• Able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Skills & Abilities
• Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.
• Understanding of design and general computer architecture.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Computer programming and coding abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical 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 Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience3-5 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
• Additional

Job Description

Experience crafting sophisticated electronic systems using commercial off-the-shelf FPGAs, processors, or systems on a chip (SOCs).

Start quickly on sophisticated PCB designs including digital electronics, sensor interfaces, and power distribution design with limited oversight and learning curve.

The ability to program FPGAs and microcontrollers is expected only at a level required to understand the design of the supporting hardware.

Onsite is required for this position.

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

Job LocationCambridge, Massachusetts 02139-3563Salary Range$75,000.00 – $156,000.00BenefitsDraper 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

StatementDraper 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 hr@draper.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Analog Microwave or Power, Analysis Skills, Biomedical Engineering, Circuit Design, Circuit Simulation, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Design Verification, Detail Oriented, Digital Circuits, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Design, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems,

Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO), Establish Priorities, FPGA, Finance, Hardware Administration, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Design, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Microcontroller, Microprocessor, Military, Navigation Systems, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing, Photography, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Prototyping,

Requirements

• Management, Research & Development (R&D), Security Clearance, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Writing Skills

About the Company

Draper