Draper
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Analog Hardware Design Engineer 1

Pay
$62,500 – $140,000 per year
Location
Cambridge, MA
Listed
15 days ago

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.

Job Description Summary

A Precision Analog/Power Electronics Engineer 1 designs, specifies, develops, and tests analog/ power electronics for a wide array of applications, such as switched-mode power conversion, battery management circuitry, distributed power architectures, wireless power transfer, radiation hardened designs, motor controllers, low noise power conditioning for precision instrumentation, analog front ends, signal conditioning, analog-to-digital conversion, precision feedback systems, and dc/dc conversion.

The engineer develops the architecture, designs these circuits, performs simulations, implements the physical layout, verifies and tests designs. They also perform a variety of engineering activities throughout the life cycle to support planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Designs new products and develops technical specifications for their production.
  • Analyzes hardware configuration and processing solutions and tests hardware conformance to specifications.
  • Collaborates and communicates with management, internal teams, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
  • Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
  • Identifies challenges associated with assigned work and communicates them to project leadership.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

  • Proficient with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout.
  • Ability to perform circuit simulation using Spice or other simulation tools.
  • System modeling and analysis experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or other comparable tools.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Eager to learn new technical skills and expand their depth/technical knowledge.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required.

Experience

0-3 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

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  • 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 - $140,000.00

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.

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From Draper's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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