Embedded Software Engineer

Hardware FYI; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 2 to contribute to real-time embedded software for imaging systems and vehicle controllers within multidisciplinary teams across the software lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a BS in CS/CE/EE, 3–5 years of embedded experience (or 0–3 years with a Master’s), strong C/C++ skills, and is eligible for government clearance.

The position is based in Cambridge, MA, with a base salary range of $75,000 to $156,000, and no bonuses listed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE required.
• 3–5 years of embedded software development with a Bachelor's degree, or 0–3 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems and multi-core processing.

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.
• Performs embedded software and multi-platform software implementation.
• Contributes to system design and technical reports with minimal guidance.

Job description

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. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary: The Embedded Software Engineer 2 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.
• Performs embedded software and multi-platform software implementation.
• Contribute to the system design based on demonstrated expertise and applicable experience.
• Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.
• Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
• 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 3-5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree or 0-3 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.

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

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

$75,000.00 - $156,000.00

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

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