Principal Digital Electronics Design Engineer
Principal Digital Electronics Design Engineer
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Job Description
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 .
Job Description Summary:
In this position you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams designing developing and verifying high reliability digital electronics for use in a wide array of applications. These applications include processor boards FPGA and SOC boards memory applications including DDR and high speed I/O. As a principal member of the Harsh Environments Electronics Group you will help shape digital hardware architectures and lead electronics development activities by applying sound engineering and project management principles. Candidate must be selfmotivated and capable of working at a high technical level with minimal supervision.Required Qualifications:
Experience working with and knowledge of trade space for radiation hardened parts
Schematic capture and board layout experience
Experience integrating and debugging embedded systems
Ability to perform circuit simulation using tools such as HyperLynx or Ansys
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Mentor Graphics PCB design flow
Experience with Xilinx or Microchip FPGA/SOC design flow
Experience in design for harsh environments as embodied in common commercial and military standards (e.g. RTCA/DO160 MILSTD810 etc.
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.
Independently drive solutions to complex problems develop requirements propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced architectures and designs for complex ASICs.
Involved in business development and proposal activities.
Identify program/systemlevel technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Manage multidisciplinary tasks with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
Develop document and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.
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.
Strong organization planning and time management skills to achieve program goals.
Education
Bachelors degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Masters Degree preferred.
Experience
710 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
Additional Job Description:
Current in scope Top Secret government security clearance is required for this position.
This is a hybrid position between remote and inlab work.
The ability to be onsite as needed will be required.
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Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
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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 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:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
