Distinguished Embedded Software Engineer

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.

The Software Engineer (DMTS) 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.

• 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.
• Independently formulates solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities.
• Assists customers to shape their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems.
• Is a subject matter expert in embedded systems development with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines.
• Leads large, technically diverse software projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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 a 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.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Requires 15+ years experience in Software Engineering or related.

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. Designs and implements real‑time operating system, familiarity with processor low‑level peripherals such as UART, SPI, DMA controller, memory controller and ability to absorb details 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.

City:
Cambridge

State:
Massachusetts

Postal Code:

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $ - $.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high‑performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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