Senior Digital Electronics Engineer

3 days ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Draper Labs Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Digital Engineer to join our Harsh Environments Electronics Group. As a key member of our team, you will design, develop, and verify high reliability digital electronics for a wide range of applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures, working closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Design and/or complete instruments, including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
  • Innovatively solve complex issues, drive project completion to schedule, and collaborate 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 with 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 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 tasks with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
Requirements
  • 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.
Preferred 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 HyperLynx and ANSYS.
  • 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.
About Draper

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. We tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.



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