2 days 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, resource-constrained targets.
- Analyze designs and execute software tests to verify performance, functionality, and requirements compliance.
- Troubleshoot problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions for inefficiencies or defects.
- Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other documentation.
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders about requirements, designs, and deliverables.
- Contribute to requirements development, architecture ideation, and solutions for complex problems.
- Own a subset of the engineering scope and identify and mitigate program- and system-level technical risks.
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
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.
- Expertise in software development for real-time systems and strong knowledge of operating-system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
- 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; Secret clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- Workplace flexibility 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 based 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.