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Draper · 8 hours ago

Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer 2

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards and various electronic systems to support national security missions.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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 and solutions for products

Collaborate and communicate 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

Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance

Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mixed-signal electronic designPCB layoutMicroprocessor designEmbedded computingSignal integrity analysisFPGA firmware developmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field

3-5 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

Technical capability with strong electrical engineering fundamentals

Experience leading teams of engineers as well as a background in developing new products/business

Experience in all of the following areas of electronic design: miniature low power embedded systems, sensor integration, wireless communication interfaces, battery conditioning and maintenance

Basic experience with microcontroller software (using C/C++/or assembly), and FPGA firmware (VHDL or Verilog). Ability to develop code for bring-up tests or simple demos

Familiarity with signal and power integrity analysis tools (Hyperlinx, Ansys)

Experience with miniature electronic packaging and design using bare die or chip-scale packages. Ability to understand and influence packaging design constraints and requirements for custom designs

Preferred

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

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees