4 months ago
Cambridge, MA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$95k - $245k/yr
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in embedded systems development across multiple technical disciplines.
- Develop and troubleshoot complex, real-time embedded software for resource-constrained computing environments.
- Contribute across the software lifecycle, including architecture, requirements analysis, implementation, evaluation, and release.
- Assess customer needs and evaluate candidate technical solutions to complex problems independently.
- Lead embedded systems development teams and provide technical and management oversight.
- Identify system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or a master's degree with the corresponding experience qualification.
- 10–15 years of experience developing embedded software or applicable experience with a bachelor's degree, or 7–10 years with a master's degree.
- Experience with embedded targets, in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.
- Knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, hardware subsystems, and real-time execution.
- Knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; security clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- US base salary range of $95,000.00–$245,000.00, excluding bonuses and benefits.
- Workplace flexibility and programs supporting work-life balance.
- Employee clubs, including photography and yoga, plus 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.