3 days ago
Cambridge, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$95k - $245k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques while following software best practices.
- Analyze designs and develop and execute software tests to verify performance, functionality, and requirements compliance.
- Lead system architecture design and drive solutions to complex or incomplete customer requirements.
- Identify system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders about requirements, designs, and deliverables.
- Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other documentation.
- Act as a subject matter expert and lead a medium-sized multidisciplinary engineering team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in software engineering or a related field is required.
- Ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organization, planning, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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.
- Full-time position located 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.