Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer 1

Summary: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a Mixed-Signal Electronic Design Engineer 1 to design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards and mixed-signal electronics, working within a multidisciplinary team to tackle national challenges. Responsibilities: - Support system architecture design and trade studies - Will review and support proposal development and project execution - Understand detailed electrical analysis and design for mixed-signal electronics - Schematic capture, simulation, and PCB layout/oversight, prototypes bring up and debugging, functional verification and performance characterization - 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 - Collaborate and communicate with management, internal, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution - Independently executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership - Eager to learn new technical skills and expand their depth/technical knowledge - Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance - Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements - Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership - Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field - 0-2 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related - 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 - Technical capability with strong electrical engineering fundamentals - Basic experience with microcontroller software (using C/C++/or assembly), and FPGA firmware (VHDL or Verilog). Ability to develop code for bring-up tests or simple demos - Familiarity with signal and power integrity analysis tools (Hyperlinx, Ansys) - Ability to understand and influence packaging design constraints and requirements for custom designs Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree preferred Required Skills: Electronic design, Microprocessor programming, PCB layout Important Skills: Signal integrity analysis, Power integrity analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Mathematical skills, communication, Problem-solving skills, Organizational skills, Time management Benefits: 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.