3 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$95k - $245k/yr
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in embedded system development across multiple technical disciplines.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and evaluate complex real-time embedded software for resource-constrained computing environments.
- Contribute across the software lifecycle, including architecture, requirements analysis, implementation, evaluation, and release.
- Assess customer needs and evaluate candidate technical solutions to complex problems.
- Lead embedded systems development teams and provide technical and management oversight.
- Identify system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
- Work on embedded applications for imaging systems, device, process, and vehicle controllers, and navigation and mapping systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or a master's degree with applicable experience.
- 10–15 years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 7–10 years with a master's degree in embedded software development or applicable experience.
- Expertise in embedded system development and strong development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets.
- Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.
- Knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, hardware subsystems, and real-time execution.
- 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 work independently as a subject matter expert and lead multidisciplinary development teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; Secret clearance is preferred.
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 based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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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.