Electronic Hardware Design Engineer at Draper

Compensation

$75,000 – $156,000/yr

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time

Description

Draper is seeking an Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to join their Embedded Electronics group. This role involves developing next-generation processing, computing, and sensor/actuator hardware, translating project requirements into hardware architectures, designing and testing prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The engineer will contribute to both sponsored and internally funded research and development programs, focusing on microelectronics solutions for National Security missions.

Required Skills

electronic design
microprocessor
embedded computing
design specifications
computer programming
coding
verbal and written communication skills
mathematical skills
organizational skills
time management skills
analytical and problem-solving skills
engineering theories and procedures

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 3-5 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
Preferred Qualifications: 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.
Experience crafting sophisticated electronic systems using commercial off-the-shelf FGPAs, 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.

About Draper

Draper

engineering innovationCambridge, MA1001-5000

As a nonprofit research and development company, Draper focuses on the design, development, and deployment of advanced technological solutions for the world’s most challenging and important problems.

Open roles: 223
Founded: 1932

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