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Draper · 10 hours ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop high performance solutions for resource constrained targets across various domains including undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics, and space.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design

Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques

Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with supervision

Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality

Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements

Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems

Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation

Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables

Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation

Ability to take responsibility for subset of engineering scope

Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them

Actively mentor less experienced engineers

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++RustReal-time systemsVxWorksGHS IntegrityFreeRTOSRTEMSDevice drivers developmentIn-circuit emulatorsJTAG debuggersLaboratory test equipmentSoftware configuration managementDefect tracking toolsPeer review processesUML/SysMLAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Experience in one or more of the following operating systems: VxWorks, GHS Integrity, FreeRTOS, RTEMS

Experience with board bring up

Software development utilizing C, C++ or RUST languages for ARM, RISC-V or PowerPC processors

Device drivers development

Knowledge of compilers, make files and linker scripts

Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes

Familiarity with modern software development tools for version control

Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets

Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystems

Expertise in software development for real-time systems

Mastery of high level development languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust)

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes

Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Experience with UML/SysML

Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers and laboratory test equipment

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

5-10 years experience in Software Engineering or related in the full software development life cycle

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Secret Clearance required

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees