Draper

Senior Flight Software Engineer

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Cambridge, MA, USASenior

Base Salary

$63k - $275k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
  • Design algorithms and develop real-time embedded software for resource-constrained platforms.
  • Analyze designs and execute software tests to verify performance and compliance with requirements.
  • Troubleshoot problems, determine root causes, and develop solutions.
  • 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, technical risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
  • Apply automated builds, continuous integration testing, static code analysis, and basic security hardening.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and collaborate with hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams.

Requirements

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

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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