Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

Cs Draper Labs - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cambridge, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Senior Electronic/Electrical Engineer at Draper plays a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, and overseeing the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs) and various electronic systems. This position supports a multi-disciplinary team within the Tailored Systems Business Area, focusing on delivering innovative microelectronics solutions for National Security missions. The engineer will engage in a collaborative environment, tackling complex engineering challenges and contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology.

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 solutions for products.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Independently perform complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Manage a task with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree preferred.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• Health and finance workshops
• Off-site social events
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities