Hardware Electronics Engineer

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.

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An Electronics/Electrical Engineer II designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment, sensors, motors, radar, and navigation systems. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs, and performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life‑cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.

• Translates project and system requirements into well‑defined hardware architectures working with cross‑functional teams.
• Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors.
• Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
• Prepares documentation for manufacturing, and provides continuous support.
• Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting‑edge designs.
• Engages other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost‑effective end solutions for products.
• Collaborates and communicates 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.
• Contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identifies needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicates them to project leadership.

• Proficiency in electronic design.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.

3‑5 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.

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

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563

$75,000.00 – $

Draper 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.

Draper 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.

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