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Draper

Senior Sensor Electronics Engineer

Draper

. Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $82,300 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on optimizing system designs, developing technical specifications, and managing multidisciplinary tasks. Proficient in circuit simulation and system modeling, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Electrical Engineering DegreeCircuit Simulation Using SpiceSchematic Capture and PCB LayoutSystem Modeling Using MATLABProject Management and Communication

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Hard Skills
System Design OptimizationTechnical Specification DevelopmentHardware Configuration AnalysisRisk Mitigation StrategiesAdvanced Architecture Development
Soft Skills
Analytical Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
Spice Simulation ToolsMATLABSimulinkSchematic Capture SoftwarePCB Layout Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
US Government Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Electronics EngineeringCross-Functional Team ManagementEngineering Life CycleBusiness DevelopmentProposal Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power
  • Design new products and develop technical specifications for production
  • Analyze hardware configuration and processing solutions and test hardware conformance to specifications
  • Develop requirements and propose solutions for unclear or incomplete customer requirements
  • Develop advanced architectures and designs for complex electronics as a subject matter expert
  • Participate in business development and proposal activities
  • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies
  • Manage multidisciplinary tasks with cross-functional teams and communicate status to project leadership and customers
  • Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced teammates
  • Support planning, design, testing, deployment, and sustainment throughout the engineering life cycle

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering or related field
  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
  • 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Workplace flexibility
  • Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
  • Health and finance workshops
  • Off-site social events
  • Discounts to local museums and cultural activities