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Draper · 20 hours ago

Principal Electrical Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $245K/yr

10+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the design of avionics solutions, requiring extensive knowledge in designing complex electronic systems. The role involves developing architectures, designing circuits, and providing leadership and mentorship to junior staff.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Builds collaborative and multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, cost effective end solutions

Independently drives solutions to complex problems - develops requirements, proposes ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements

Supports business development activities including leading the development of proposals and engaging with sponsors

Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies

Manages multi-disciplinary tasks with a cross functional team and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers

Develops, documents, and teaches best practices to less experienced teammates

Qualification

Electronic designCircuit designSignal integrityFPGA designCommunication interfacesLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

10+ years experience in electrical engineering or related field

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 with the proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures

Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals

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

Preferred

Advanced Degree preferred

Benefits

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

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