Hybrid Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums and culture

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software Engineer 1 to develop high performance software for resource constrained targets across undersea, terrestrial, air, and space domains. You will participate in the full software development life cycle, from requirements to testing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and up to 3 years' experience. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, gain security clearance, and contribute to cutting-edge national challenges.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong C/C++ and Rust skills for embedded, real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with guidance.
• Analyses designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

UML/SysML

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software Engineer 1 to develop high performance software for resource constrained targets across undersea, terrestrial, air, and space domains. You will participate in the full software development life cycle, from requirements to testing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE and up to 3 years' experience. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, gain security clearance, and contribute to cutting-edge national challenges.