Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer
Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer
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Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit www.draper.
Job Description Summary:
The Tailored Systems Business Area within Electronics Program Office directorate delivers firstofakind fieldready microelectronics solutions in support of National Security missions. This role will support a large multidisciplinary team as part of a longstanding fastpaced contract with history of immense success. The Draper team is chartered with supporting the Nations most challenging problems by:1 providing an iterative and agile approach to innovative and creative technical solutions delivered at the speed of mission
2 driving leading edge technology development efforts to support future mission needs.
Apply to be part of this incredibly talented and dedicated Draper team!
We are seeking a Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer to join the Embedded Electronics group. As a senior 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 multidisciplinary 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. The ideal candidate is someone who works well in multifunctional teams and has recent experience crafting sophisticated electronic systems using commercial offtheshelf FGPAs processors or systems on a chip (SOCs). It is expected that this engineer can start quickly on sophisticated PCB designs including digital electronics sensor interfaces and power distribution design with limited oversight and learning curve. This is an electrical engineering position focused mainly on the development of electronic hardware. The ability to program FPGAs and microcontrollers is expected only at a level required to understand the design of the supporting hardware.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
- Translate project and system requirements into welldefined hardware architectures working with crossfunctional 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 cuttingedge designs.
- Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable cost effective and 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 performs complex electronic architectures and designs.
- Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.
- Identify program/systemlevel technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
- Ability to 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.
- 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 problemsolving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.
Education
Bachelors degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Masters Degree preferred.
Experience
57 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
Additional Job Description:
- MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Experience leading teams of engineers with mixed skillsets as well as a background in developing new products/business
- Experience and understanding of power integrity design and design of power conditioning circuitry for power rails typically used on a digital PCB designs.
- Experience designing systems that use DDR3/4 memory PCIe and Gbit serial interfaces
- Basic experience with microcontroller software (using C/C/or assembly) and FPGA firmware (VHDL or Verilog). Understanding of basic functionality and how the circuit designs interface with SW and FW.
- Experience with the following design and simulation tools: Siemens Designer and Layout Hyperlinx Ansys Spice Matlab)
- Experience with miniature electronic packaging and design using bare die or chipscale packages. Ability to understand and influence packaging design constraints and requirements for custom designs.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
This position requires onsite in Cambridge MA.
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Job Location City:
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0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now www.draper/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance 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 .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
