Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer

Company: GCR Professional Services
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer

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

This position requires onsite in Cambridge, MA.

Hybrid Based on Program, TBD

Job Description Summary:

The Tailored Systems Business Area within Electronics Program Office directorate delivers first-of-a-kind field-ready microelectronics solutions in support of National Security missions. This role will support a large multi-disciplinary team as part of a long-standing, fast-paced contract with history of immense success. The team is chartered with supporting the Nation's most challenging problems by:

1) providing an iterative and agile approach to innovative and creative technical solutions delivered at the speed of mission
2) driving leading edge technology development efforts to support future mission needs.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical and Electronics Design Engineer to join the Embedded Electronics group. As a senior member of the technical staff, the candidate will play a critical role in the development of next generation processing, computing and sensor/actuator hardware within the electronics division. Members of the Embedded Electronics group support a variety of multi-disciplinary programs lasting an average of 12 to 18 months each. In addition to working on sponsored programs, group members are also encouraged to develop and participate in internally funded research and development programs. The ideal candidate is someone who works well in multi-functional teams and has recent experience crafting sophisticated electronic systems using commercial off-the-shelf FGPAs, processors, or systems on a chip (SOCs). It is expected that this engineer can start quickly on sophisticated PCB designs including digital electronics, sensor interfaces, and power distribution design with limited oversight and learning curve. This is an electrical engineering position, focused mainly on the development of electronic hardware. The ability to program FPGAs and microcontrollers is expected only at a level required to understand the design of the supporting hardware.



Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

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. Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. Independently performs complex electronic architectures and designs. Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results. Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. Ability to manage a task with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers. Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback. Performs other duties as assigned.













Skills/Abilities
--- 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.

Education
Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
5-7 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.



Additional Job Description:

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering Experience leading teams of engineers with mixed skillsets as well as a background in developing new products/business Experience and understanding of power integrity design, and design of power conditioning circuitry for power rails typically used on a digital PCB designs. Experience designing systems that use DDR3/4 memory, PCIe, and Gbit serial interfaces Basic experience with microcontroller software (using C/C++/or assembly), and FPGA firmware (VHDL or Verilog). Understanding of basic functionality and how the circuit designs interface with SW and FW. Experience with the following design and simulation tools: Siemens Designer and Layout, Hyperlinx, Ansys, Spice, Matlab) Experience with miniature electronic packaging and design using bare die or chip-scale packages. Ability to understand and influence packaging design constraints and requirements for custom designs

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