3 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$95k - $245k/yr
Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve product and software quality issues while providing technical assistance to customers, suppliers, and employees.
- Review statements of work, proposals, design plans, procedures, test procedures, and manuals to understand product scope and requirements.
- Lead cross-functional root-cause investigations, failure analysis, corrective actions, and defect-prevention activities.
- Analyze quality data and trends to mitigate recurring defects and improve product integrity.
- Design, implement, and test new procedures and conduct low-risk experiments to validate process improvements.
- Create process-improvement proposals addressing scope, cost, schedule, risk, and metrics.
- Drive improvements to the software development process and lead Agile/Scrum activities for high-quality, compliant software delivery.
- Provide mission assurance by mitigating risks, enhancing opportunities, and ensuring compliance throughout the software development life cycle.
- Lead quality teams, provide technical oversight, and mentor less-experienced engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
- 7–10 years of experience in quality engineering or another engineering role.
- At least 5 years of work experience and at least 2 years of programming experience.
- Experience with C, C++, Java, Rust, Matlab, or Python in Windows, Linux, or Solaris environments.
- Familiarity with automation tools, quality tools, testing frameworks, and GitLab pipelines.
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and process integration.
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug difficult technical problems and work independently and collaboratively.
- Preferred knowledge of MIL-Spec, DO-178C, software cybersecurity principles and tools, Agile/Scrum, and a broad range of software development activities.
- Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Benefits
- US base salary range of $95,000.00–$245,000.00, excluding bonuses and benefits.
- Workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
- The position is 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.