2 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$75k - $245k/yr
Responsibilities
- Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs.
- Design algorithms and develop embedded software for resource-constrained, real-time targets.
- Develop and execute software tests to verify compliance with requirements.
- Lead the technical effort for independent verification and validation of safety-critical guidance-system software.
- Create test plans and requirement verification test matrices and identify alternative verification methods.
- Interpret changes to concepts of operations and system designs and map them to expected software changes for verification.
- Analyze test results, identify problem causes, and develop corrective solutions.
- Identify program- and system-level technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Prepare technical documentation, including procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other engineering data.
- Communicate requirements, designs, and deliverables to customers and stakeholders.
- Contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and take responsibility for a defined portion of engineering scope.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 5–10 years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
- Experience with design, development, or integration and test of safety-critical systems and understanding of the software verification and validation process within the system lifecycle.
- Strong embedded-target development and troubleshooting skills, including real-time systems, operating-system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
- Mastery of high-level development languages such as C/C++ and Rust.
- Experience with UML/SysML, software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, peer review processes, in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.
- Preferred experience with C, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, PowerPC assembly, and SIMICs.
- Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, manage technical risks, meet deadlines, and mentor junior staff.
- 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 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.