3 months 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.
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.