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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.   We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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.

Responsibilities

 In this position you 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.  These projects are executed with a heavy emphasis on high performance, low size, weight, and power consumption.  As a member of the Instrumentation Electronics Group you will be responsible for:

• Design, simulation, and schematic capture of discrete electronics circuity.
• PCB circuit board planning and layout.
• Test planning and verification of electronic circuitry and systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:   

• BSEE or Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Understanding of analog and mixed signal circuit design concepts.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or variants.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Work or co-op experience in the field of electrical engineering.
• Schematic capture and printed circuit board layout experience.
• Experience in the design and development of analog and mixed signal circuitry and systems.
• Experience in integration and debugging of electronic circuits and systems.
• System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.

Security Clearance Required:

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