3 months ago
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.
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.