Flight Software Engineer: Real-Time Embedded Systems

Draper

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 245,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop high-performance, fault-tolerant software for resource-constrained targets. The role covers design, implementation, testing, and customer communication across undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic, and space domains.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/EE and 3–5 years of software engineering experience, with strong skills in C/C++, Rust, and UML/SysML. US base salary ranges widely.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
3–5 years of software engineering or related experience.
Experience developing embedded software for real-time systems.
Proficiency in C/C++, Rust; knowledge of OS coding techniques.
Familiarity with UML/SysML and test equipment.

Responsibilities

Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades with some guidance.
Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
Analyses designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
Develops and executes software tests to verify requirements.
Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements.

Skills

Embedded development

Real-time software

C/C++

Rust

UML/SysML

JTAG debugging

OS design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

In-circuit emulators

JTAG debuggers

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/EE and 3–5 years of software engineering experience, with strong skills in C/C++, Rust, and UML/SysML. US base salary ranges widely.

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