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Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026
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: An Electronics/Electrical Engineer 1 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. They perform a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross functional teams. Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors. Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware. Prepares documentation for manufacturing and provides continuous support. Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs. Engages other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost-effective end solutions for products. Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution. Independently executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership. Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance. Identifies challenges associated with assigned work and communicates them to project leadership. Skills/Abilities Strong foundation in electronic design. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks. Understanding of engineering theories and procedures. Eager to learn new technical skills and expand their depth/technical knowledge. Education Bachelor’s degree in electronic or electrical engineering or related field. Experience 0-3 years experience in electronic or electrical engineering or related field. Additional Job Description: Applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. 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 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $125,000.00 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 hr@draper.com. We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.

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