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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

A Distinguished Radio Frequency, DSP, or Communications Engineer (DMTS) is responsible for the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF), or wireless circuits, or communications systems. This engineer is expected to demonstrate strong understanding of at least one area on RF and Electromagnetic principles, RF simulation tools, Digital Signal Processing algorithms, or Communications. Also they should have the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex RF or Communications problems. The role requires excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary groups, including software, hardware and material engineering.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Design RF systems and networks, including cabling, switches, routers, and access points, and troubleshoot and test network components.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain Internet Protocol (IP)-based network technologies and applications.
• Design, debug, and test network management software and operating systems.
• Design, develop, and implement network security and device management systems and applications.
• Design, develop, and implement network storage and backup systems.
• Design, develop, and implement network monitoring and fault tolerance systems.
• Manage complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
• Develop and maintain expertise in telecommunications technology and network architectures.
• Use standard laboratory instrumentation for validation and troubleshooting.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in RF Systems with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.
• Able to analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas to help sustain business growth.
• Strong focus on business development.
• Capable of helping customers shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.
• Focus on advancing State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field.
• Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
• Willing to contribute to capability expansion, talent acquisition and mentoring graduate students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of at least one area:
- RF systems and architectures
- RF active and passive circuits and components (LNAs, filters, mixers, etc.)
- Fundamental of electrical engineering (noise, linearity, stability, etc.)
- Knowledge of electromagnetic concepts
- DSP algorithms design and implementation
- Knowledge of digital communications theory and systems
• Skills with at least one set of tools:
- RF software tools (ADS, AWR, HFSS, or similar.)
- MATLAB or Python
- Software Design Radios tools
• Hands on experience with instrumentation for RF measurement (VNA, etc.).
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability and willing to work in highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent management and organizational skills: proven ability to meet deadlines, task prioritization and attention to details.

Education
Requires bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Masters degree preferred.

Experience
Requires 10+ years experience in Radio Frequency or Communications Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description:

A typical assignment will begin with conducting a literature survey of state-of-the-art receiver algorithms.  You would identify the most promising candidates, conduct a highly-competent, mission-relevant trade study using MATLAB, and report your recommendations to our sponsors and collaborators.  You would then write a design specification, work with our SW and HDL teams to realize a deliverable product, and periodically evaluate the product’s field performance, with an eye toward continuous improvement.

 

Other assignments will apply the same basic process to developing new waveforms and electronic attack and electronic protection systems, all geared toward the full life cycle of fielded products.

 

Additional responsibilities include presenting our results and recommendations in forums such as MILCOM and intra-government conferences; advising and mentoring signal processing graduate students at top universities through the Draper scholars program as we build our talent pipeline; and conceiving new ideas and concepts, and presenting them in the form of task orders, proposals, patents and white papers.

 

Our executives and sponsors have made a long-term commitment to this business area, and we look forward to helping you build a meaningful, high-impact career leading our team.

Required Qualifications:  

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical engineering with 10+ years of experience. Other education/experience will be considered for well-qualified applicants.Background in communications and information theory, adaptive signal processing and recursive estimation, detection and estimation theory, and array processing

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in electromagnetics, RF design and acoustics, as well as systems courses such as SONAR and RADAR.Interest in understanding the range of available computing architectures, such GPP, GPU, FPGA and Full Custom ASICs and able to lead us in picking the right tool for the jobProficient in prototyping, simulating, and testing systems in MATLAB.

Security Requirement:  

Applicants expected to acquire and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.