Embedded Flight Software Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 220,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Software Engineer 1 to develop high‑performance embedded software for real-time systems across undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space domains. You will participate in the full software development life cycle under guidance.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and 0–3 years of experience. The US base salary ranges from $82,300 to $220,000 for this role; bonuses are not included.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
0–3 years of software engineering experience.
Experience with embedded software and real-time systems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
Evaluates requirements and supports design decisions.
Designs algorithms and develops embedded software with guidance.
Develops tests to verify requirements and performance.
Prepares technical data, procedures, and drawings for deliverables.
Communicates with customers to establish requirements and describe the design.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Real-time systems

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

JTAG debuggers

In-circuit emulators

Lab equipment

CM tools

Job description

Requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and 0–3 years of experience. The US base salary ranges from $82,300 to $220,000 for this role; bonuses are not included.

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