Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer with Security Clearance

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 . 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 . 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 . Responsibilities We are seeking an enthusiastic entry-level electrical and electronics design engineer for the embedded electronics group within the hardware directorate. Employees in the embedded electronics group tend to focus on electronic hardware design, but also have enough understanding of software and firmware in order to develop simple test code and proper hardware interfaces. Design projects typically last 12 to 18 months. You may be working on space-based systems, missile programs, or miniature electronic systems. Strong fundamentals and a desire to learn are critical in this position. Over time, you will develop your skills towards designing PCBs and electronics using state-of-the-art FPGAs and microprocessors, high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet), and high-speed memory (DDR3, 4), and precision signal conditioning circuitry. Core Responsibilities
- Electrical System architecture design and generation of detailed documentation
- Detailed electrical analysis, design and schematic capture - Manage PCB layout design resources
- Hardware prototype bring up and debugging
- Functional verification
- Performance characterization Qualifications Required Qualifications: BSEE, MSEE preferred Strong analysis and problem solving skills Fundamentals of analog and digital electronics Understanding of microcontroller and FPGA functionality and coding Preferred Qualifications: Fundamentals of digital signal processing and control theory Fundamentals of power electronics Previous work experience as an engineering co-op Ability to perform detailed analysis and clearly document results Above-average technical presentation skills Demonstrated team experience (preferably multi-disciplinary) Previous experience designing PCBs and electronic circuits GPA > 3.7 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent Security Requirement: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.