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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Job Description:

Duties/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.

• 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.

Additional Job Description:

• 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.

Requires onsite in Cambridge, MA.

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

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now .

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. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com?subject=Request%20for%20Accommodation" target="_blank">hr@draper.com.