Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Apply remote type Hybrid Available locations Cambridge, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition

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 2 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.

If you have experience in one or more of the following operating systems:
VxWorks, GHS Integrity, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, experience with board bring up, device drivers, 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, and familiarity with modern software development tools for version control then this embedded systems technology group is for you.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design with some guidance.

• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.

• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.

• 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 problematic areas.

• 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.

• Contributes to the system design based on demonstrated expertise and applicable experience.

• Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.

• Proactively identifies needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicates them to project leadership.

• Adapts appropriately to changes in program requirements.

• Identifies challenges associated with assigned work and communicates them to project leadership.

• 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 communication 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 3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related fields.

Additional

Job Description:

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

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

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