Senior RF Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 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 . 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 . 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 . Responsibilities Draper Laboratory is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join the Electromagnetics and RF Design team at Draper. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and scientists across several disciplines to develop, test, and debug electronics for state-of-the-art sensors, communication systems, and radars. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and have excellent technical communication skills. Responsibilities: * Typical duties involve the design, simulation, testing, and debugging of analog front ends, communication systems, and radar as well as clearly communicating technical results and issues to both internal and external stakeholders. * The candidate will be responsible for working in an ESD-controlled environment using a wide variety of test equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, & power amplifiers. * The candidate will have an exceptional academic record and demonstrated laboratory competence in circuit theory, testing, and debugging. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * BS in electrical engineering or related field + 5 years of experience. MS preferred. * Knowledge of RF systems design and layout preferred. * Experience with some or all of the following analysis tools is preferred: * MATLAB/SIMULINK * ADS * SPICE * ANSYS/SIWAVE * FEKO Security Requirement: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The primary requirement for a security clearance is US Citizenship. ** Draper has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all Draper employees. This will be a condition of employment to work at Draper. LI-MM1 LI-hybrid

Created: 2025-11-15