Draper

Senior Mission Critical Software Engineer

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2 hours ago
Cambridge, MA, USASenior

Base Salary

$82k - $220k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
  • Design algorithms and develop embedded software for real-time, mission-critical systems.
  • Analyze designs and execute software and system-level tests to verify performance and requirements compliance.
  • Develop and debug software on embedded targets using software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
  • Identify technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other documentation.
  • Communicate with customers and stakeholders about requirements, designs, and deliverables.
  • Drive solutions to complex problems and contribute to requirements development and architecture ideation.
  • Mentor less experienced software engineers and take responsibility for assigned engineering scope.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5-10 years of experience in Software Engineering or a related field.
  • Excellent embedded-target development and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong knowledge of operating-system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
  • Expertise developing software for real-time systems.
  • Mastery of high-level development languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
  • Experience with UML/SysML, in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.
  • Knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; an active 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.

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