1 day ago
Cambridge, MA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$75k - $156k/yr
Responsibilities
- Evaluate requirements, propose solutions, and explore design tradeoffs with some guidance.
- Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
- Develop embedded software based on prototype algorithms for resource-constrained and real-time targets.
- Analyze designs and execute software tests to demonstrate performance, functionality, and compliance with requirements.
- Troubleshoot inefficient or problematic software, determine root causes, and develop solutions.
- Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, presentations, and other documentation.
- Communicate with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe designs and deliverables.
- Contribute to system design, technical reports, and presentations with minimal guidance.
- Identify design challenges, needs, and concerns and communicate them to project leadership.
- Adapt to changes in program requirements and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in Software Engineering or a related field.
- Excellent embedded-target development and troubleshooting skills.
- Expertise in software development for real-time systems and strong knowledge of operating-system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
- Mastery of high-level development languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
- Experience with UML/SysML, 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.
Benefits
- Work-life-balance programs, workplace flexibility, employee clubs, 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.