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# Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer

- **Company:** Draper, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,300.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Digital Electronics, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9224642/senior-hardware-electronics-engineer

## About the Role

* Proficiency in electronic design.
 * Ability to write detailed design specifications.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication 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 electrical engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

5-10 years experience in electrical engineering or related field.

## Description

A Senior Electronics/Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests, and oversees the manufacturing of electrical printed circuit boards (PCBs), analog and digital circuits, electronic equipment, sensors, motors, radar and navigation systems. The engineer develops the architecture, designs circuits, performs simulations, performs physical layout, verifies and tests designs. The engineer also performs a variety of engineering activities throughout the life-cycle to support: planning, design, test, deployment, and sustainment., * Translates project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.

 * Innovatively solves issues, drives completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively works with other technical contributors.
 * Builds, debugs, and tests prototypes and deliverable hardware.
 * Prepares documentation for manufacturing, and provides continuous support.
 * Researches and enables innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
 * Engages other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective end solutions for products.
 * Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contributes to requirements development, proposes ways forward, and adapts appropriately to changes in requirements.
 * Independently performs complex electronic architectures and designs.
 * Able to manage a task with multiple cross functional members and effectively communicates status to project leadership and customers.
 * Actively mentors less experienced teammates and provides thoughtful, constructive feedback.
 * Support business development and proposal activities.