The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
Senior Mechanical CAD Design
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Senior Electronic CAD Designer – Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2000 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.
Job Description Summary The Senior Electronic CAD Designer creates moderate to highly complex PWB layouts using inputs from schematic designers and other engineering members. The senior electronic CAD designer plays a critical role in developing designs for new or modified high‑density printed wiring boards and assists in the design and development of moderately complex and detailed layouts of printed wiring boards (PWBs).
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist electrical engineers with the design and layout of electrical hardware primarily printed wiring boards (PWBs) and interpret all basic design requirements.
Work on moderate to highly complex PWB designs and associated documentation.
Work with moderate to minimal oversight from senior technical personnel.
Regularly provide feedback on the effectiveness of processes and work instructions to management.
Regularly interface with DFM engineers to define and implement fabrication criteria ensuring manufacturability.
Assist engineers with constraint editing and entry.
Regularly work with multiple senior technical staff members on design projects.
Request management assistance when conflicting information is provided by team members.
Effectively communicate project status and issues to management and members of the project team in oral or written form as requested for the project.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated ability to efficiently execute a project task and drive a layout project to completion.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to collect, organize and capture design details in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Detailed knowledge of Mentor Graphics DxDesigner Expedition.
Advanced packaging design tools required (VX).
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D) and CAM350.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Familiarity with SolidWorks.
Familiarity with industry standards: IPC‑7351, JEDEC‑JP95, MIL‑STD‑1835.
Knowledge of PWB assembly, PWB fabrication, hardware assembly, or hardware testing.
Ability to follow processes and work instructions and adapt to new processes quickly.
Education Requires an associate’s degree or certificate from a two‑year technical school in an applicable discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills. Formal education in electronics or electrical circuit theory is preferred.
Experience 10 years of experience in the field of PWB design or technical drafting with specific tool knowledge. Experience using advanced packaging layout techniques such as dynamic wire‑bond, complex flex and 3D die stacking.
Additional Job Requirements Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Job Location Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563
Base Salary Range:
$38.00 – $64.60 per year
Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all U.S. locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved by rates by location and role.
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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact [contact information].
Key Skills
Electrical Discharge Machining
Mechanical Design
GD&T
Tooling
CAD
Creo
Sheet Metal
SolidWorks
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC Design
Plastics Injection Molding
Catia
Employment Information Employment Type:
Full‑Time •
Vacancy:
1 •
Monthly Salary:
$38 – $64 per month
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Job Description Summary The Senior Electronic CAD Designer creates moderate to highly complex PWB layouts using inputs from schematic designers and other engineering members. The senior electronic CAD designer plays a critical role in developing designs for new or modified high‑density printed wiring boards and assists in the design and development of moderately complex and detailed layouts of printed wiring boards (PWBs).
Duties / Responsibilities
Assist electrical engineers with the design and layout of electrical hardware primarily printed wiring boards (PWBs) and interpret all basic design requirements.
Work on moderate to highly complex PWB designs and associated documentation.
Work with moderate to minimal oversight from senior technical personnel.
Regularly provide feedback on the effectiveness of processes and work instructions to management.
Regularly interface with DFM engineers to define and implement fabrication criteria ensuring manufacturability.
Assist engineers with constraint editing and entry.
Regularly work with multiple senior technical staff members on design projects.
Request management assistance when conflicting information is provided by team members.
Effectively communicate project status and issues to management and members of the project team in oral or written form as requested for the project.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated ability to efficiently execute a project task and drive a layout project to completion.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to collect, organize and capture design details in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Detailed knowledge of Mentor Graphics DxDesigner Expedition.
Advanced packaging design tools required (VX).
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D) and CAM350.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Familiarity with SolidWorks.
Familiarity with industry standards: IPC‑7351, JEDEC‑JP95, MIL‑STD‑1835.
Knowledge of PWB assembly, PWB fabrication, hardware assembly, or hardware testing.
Ability to follow processes and work instructions and adapt to new processes quickly.
Education Requires an associate’s degree or certificate from a two‑year technical school in an applicable discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills. Formal education in electronics or electrical circuit theory is preferred.
Experience 10 years of experience in the field of PWB design or technical drafting with specific tool knowledge. Experience using advanced packaging layout techniques such as dynamic wire‑bond, complex flex and 3D die stacking.
Additional Job Requirements Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Job Location Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563
Base Salary Range:
$38.00 – $64.60 per year
Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all U.S. locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved by rates by location and role.
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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact [contact information].
Key Skills
Electrical Discharge Machining
Mechanical Design
GD&T
Tooling
CAD
Creo
Sheet Metal
SolidWorks
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC Design
Plastics Injection Molding
Catia
Employment Information Employment Type:
Full‑Time •
Vacancy:
1 •
Monthly Salary:
$38 – $64 per month
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