Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer II

Draper Labs

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 156,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software Engineer 2 to develop high-performance embedded software for resource-constrained targets across undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic, and space domains. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, delivering resilient solutions and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and 3–5 years of software engineering experience, with strong C/C++ (and Rust) skills, and hands-on

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Requires 3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related.

Responsibilities

Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions and 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.
Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other documentation.
Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
Contributes to system design and content for technical reports with minimal guidance.