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Principal Embedded Software Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02138, USA
Listing for: Draper
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Overview:
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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Job Description

Summary:

The Software Engineer (PMTS) develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets. Develops next-generation resilient and fault tolerant software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. The Engineer is involved in the full software development life cycle.

Job Description:

Duties/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.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation.

• Responsibility for subset of engineering scope.

• Identifies program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities

• 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. Education
Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Experience
Requires 10-15 years experience in Software Engineering or related. Additional

Job Description:

Expertise in embedded systems, multi-core operating systems, modifying or writing kernel code, machine code, and C & C++. The individual will learn or bring knowledge of multi-core processing, knowledge of scheduling, knowledge of RISC-V architecture. Working knowledge of RUST or C experience and strong desire to learn RUST. Familiarity with processor low-level peripherals such as UART, SPI, DMA controller, memory controller and ability to absorb detail on processor and peripheral operation similar to complex commercial processors and microcontrollers.

Ability to debug and isolate HW issues from a SW/user perspective.
Familiarity with RISC-V architecture is preferred as is Python experience. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is required. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

Job Location - City:
Cambridge

Job Location - State:
Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:  The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $ Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and…
Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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