Analog Design Engineer 2

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.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking an Analog Electronics Engineer 2 to join the Instrumentation Electronics Group. As a member of the technical staff the candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams designing, developing, and verifying electronics for state-of-the-art sensors and actuators used in a wide array of applications.
The ideal candidate will have a background that includes knowledge of at least some of the following: analog front ends, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, radiation hardened designs, motor controllers, low noise power conditioning for precision instrumentation, and precision feedback systems. These skills will be used to develop architectures, design circuits, perform simulations, implement physical PCB layouts, and verifying and testing completed designs.
Onsite work is required for this position.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Designs new products and develops technical specifications for their production.

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

• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal teams, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

• Contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal  guidance.

• Able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems.

• Adapts appropriately to changes in program requirements.

• Proactively identifies challenges associated with assigned work and communicates them to project leadership.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required, Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Additional Job Description:

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

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$75,000.00 - $156,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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 www.draper.com/careers.

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 [email protected].