2 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$75k - $156k/yr
Responsibilities
- Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
- Design autonomy and real-time algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
- Develop embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
- Integrate and test software with robotics platforms and execute software tests against requirements.
- Analyze designs and test results to demonstrate performance, identify problems, and develop solutions.
- Derive task-level or component-level requirements from system requirements.
- Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, presentations, and other documentation.
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders about requirements, designs, and deliverables.
- Track priorities, scope, schedule, and cost while participating in team meetings and communicating assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is required.
- 3–5 years of software engineering or related experience is required.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, or related tools.
- Foundational knowledge of autonomy, guidance, navigation, and control technology.
- Strong background in control systems theory and knowledge of real-time software development tools.
- Experience designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software.
- Knowledge of task and motion planning, robotics-platform integration and testing, hybrid AI-based autonomy methods, and optimization or resource allocation is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Master’s degree or PhD in a related field is preferred.
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; Secret clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- Workplace flexibility and programs supporting work-life balance.
- Employee clubs, including photography and yoga.
- Health and finance workshops.
- Off-site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
- Full-time position located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
About Draper
Draper is an independent, nonprofit engineering R&D organization that designs and delivers complex systems for government, defense, space, and biomedical customers. It works as a prime contractor and subcontractor on programs spanning guidance and navigation (PNT), autonomous systems, human systems, and special programs, with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its business model centers on sponsored research and engineering services for U.S. government agencies, industry partners, and academia.