Draper

Flight Software Engineer, Distinguished

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Cambridge, MA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$100k - $275k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
  • Design algorithms and develop embedded software for real-time systems.
  • Analyze designs and execute software, system-level, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop tests.
  • Troubleshoot problems, evaluate test results, and develop solutions to improve performance and functionality.
  • Contribute to requirements development, architecture solution ideation, and complex technical problem solving.
  • Identify program- and system-level technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other documentation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor less experienced software engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 10–15 years of experience in Software Engineering or a related field.
  • Expertise developing software for real-time systems and embedded targets.
  • Mastery of high-level development languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
  • Knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, hardware subsystems, 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 troubleshooting, 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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