2 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$75k - $275k/yr
Responsibilities
- Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
- Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
- Develop embedded software for resource-constrained, real-time targets based on prototype algorithms.
- Analyze designs and execute software tests to verify performance, functionality, and requirements compliance.
- Troubleshoot problems, determine root causes, and develop solutions for inefficient or defective designs.
- Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other documentation.
- Contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation while driving complex solutions with limited direction.
- Own a subset of the engineering scope and identify and mitigate program- and system-level technical risks.
- Mentor less experienced 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.
- Excellent embedded-target development and troubleshooting skills, including operating-system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
- Expertise in real-time software development and mastery of high-level languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
- Experience with UML and SysML.
- Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.
- 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 obtain and maintain a government security clearance; Secret clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- US full-time base salary range of $75,000.00–$275,000.00, excluding bonuses and benefits.
- Workplace flexibility 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.
- Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.
- Location: 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.