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Principal Communications Engineer
$133k-160k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Goods
1 Week Ago
Draper is Hiring a Principal Communications Engineer Near Cambridge, MA
OverviewDraper 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 SummaryA Principal Electronic/Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment, sensors, motors, radar and navigation systems. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs. Performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life-cycle to support: planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesJob Description:
Experience7-10 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
Additional Job DescriptionRequired Qualifications:
Security RequirementsAll candidates will be expected to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, with preference to existing clearance holders.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:Cambridge
Job Location - State:Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:02139-3563
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 OpportunityDraper 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.
Job Description SummaryA Principal Electronic/Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment, sensors, motors, radar and navigation systems. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs. Performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life-cycle to support: planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesJob Description:
- 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.
- Independently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) able to perform advanced architectures and designs for complex ASICs.
- Involved in business development and proposal activities.
- Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
- Manage multi-disciplinary tasks with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
- Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers.
- 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.
- Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals.
Experience7-10 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.
Additional Job DescriptionRequired Qualifications:
- MS in Electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar with 10 years specific hands-on experience with DSP development, implementation and testing on multiple projects
- Lead design and development of DSP algorithms for communication systems
- Hands-on experience with software defined radios
- Highly experience with digital communication systems, PHY layer topics, channel coding algorithms and modulation theory
- Very proficient in using MATLAB for DSP signal analysis
- Very experienced with hands on test/measurement to validate concepts and deep dive on performance issues/artifacts; typical measurements might include phase noise, identifying and quantifying noise contributors (LNAs, ADC, LO phase noise, etc.), characterizing triggering repeatability and synchronization stability
- Ability to efficiently document test setup descriptions, test parameters, assumptions, results and takeaway messages in parallel with development efforts
- Very proficient in C and python
- Ability to efficiently document test setup descriptions, test parameters, assumptions, results and takeaway messages in parallel with development efforts
Security RequirementsAll candidates will be expected to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, with preference to existing clearance holders.
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:Cambridge
Job Location - State:Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:02139-3563
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 OpportunityDraper 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Goods
SALARY
$133k-160k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/18/2024
WEBSITE
draperinc.com
HEADQUARTERS
SPICELAND, IN
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1902
TYPE
Private
CEO
CHRIS BROOME
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Consumer Goods
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Draper is a manufacturer of audio visual equipment, front and rear projection screens, basketball goals and backstop.
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