Electronics Hardware Design Engineer 2

Cambridge, MAFull-time$75k–$156k2026-07-08 → 2026-11-10

On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and develop next-generation processing, computing, and sensor/actuator hardware for national security missions, including microelectronics, radar, and navigation systems.

Role type

Senior IC electronics hardware design engineer

Builds

Field-ready microelectronics solutions, PCBs, analog/digital circuits, and electronic equipment for defense and space programs

Domain

Defense & Aerospace / Embedded Electronics

Required skills

Electronic design, microprocessor/embedded computing, FPGA programming, PCB design, circuit simulation, hardware architecture, system requirements translation, debugging, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Master's degree in EE, experience with commercial off-the-shelf FPGAs/SoCs, rapid PCB design execution

Technologies

FPGAs, microcontrollers, PCB design tools, simulation software

Responsibilities

Translate system requirements into hardware architectures; design instruments including microprocessors and power components; build and test prototypes; debug hardware and prepare manufacturing documentation; research innovative solutions; collaborate on cross-functional technical solutions

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

About draper

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.