Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer (C/C++, Rust)

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Software Engineer 2 to develop high-performance embedded software for resource-constrained targets and to contribute to the full software development life cycle across domains including undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and 3–5 years of software engineering experience. On-site work in Massachusetts with eligibility for a government security clearance. Base US salary range listed: $62,500–$250,000.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or EE.
• 3–5 years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance; Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades with 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 inefficiencies.
• 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.

Skills

Embedded development

Real-time systems

C/C++

Rust

UML/SysML

JTAG debugging

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JTAG debuggers

In-circuit emulators

Lab test equipment

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Software Engineer 2 to develop high-performance embedded software for resource-constrained targets and to contribute to the full software development life cycle across domains including undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and 3–5 years of software engineering experience. On-site work in Massachusetts with eligibility for a government security clearance. Base US salary range listed: $62,500–$250,000.