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Draper · 9 hours ago

Principal Hardware Instrument Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $238K/yr

10+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for national challenges. The Principal Hardware Instrumentation Engineer will design, develop, test, and oversee manufacturing of electronics systems for advanced sensors and actuators, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to shape hardware architectures and lead electronics development activities.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designs new products and develops technical specifications for their production

Analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions and tests hardware conformance to specifications

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

Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics

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

Ability to manage multi-disciplinary tasks with cross functional teams and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers

Develops, documents, and teaches best practices to less experienced teammates; Demonstrates strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Schematic captureCircuit simulationSystem modelingElectrical engineeringProject managementAnalytical skillsEager to learnProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required

10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field

Proficient with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout

Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or other simulation tools

System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools

Ability to prioritize tasks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Eager to learn new technical skills and expand their depth/technical knowledge

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 and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Company

Draper

Glassdoor4.1

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