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Senior Embedded Software Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02138, USA
Listing for: Draper
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior 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 Embedded Software Engineer (SMTS) provides technical expertise and leadership for the development of complex, real-time embedded software applications in resource constrained computing environments. They contribute and collaborate as members of multidisciplinary teams throughout the mission-critical software lifecycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, and software implementation through final evaluation and software release. Technical areas include the development of embedded software for imaging systems, device, process and vehicle controllers, and navigation and mapping systems.

Application domains include undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. This position works independently to perform job responsibilities.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Designs and implements embedded software architecture for equipment monitoring and control.

• Evaluates embedded software/firmware/hardware and design.

• Codes, debugs, and tests system software.
• Collaborate with clients and conceive programs based on client specifications and needs.
• 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.

• Actively mentor less experienced engineers

• Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities

• Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets.

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

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

• Knowledge of development for real-time execution.

• 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. Education
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Experience
Requires 5-10 years experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3-6 years with a Master's degree in the development of embedded software or applicable experience. 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. Design and implement real time operating system, 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. Active Top Secret Clearance is preferred. 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

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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