2 months ago
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.
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.