Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Local museum discounts

Social events

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer (SMTS) to design and develop high-performance embedded software for various mission environments. The role requires expertise in C/C++ and Rust, along with strong development skills.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and have 5–10 years of experience. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and various work-life balance programs, such as health workshops and employee clubs.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Software Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with software configuration management tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate requirements and propose solutions.
• Design algorithms and develop embedded software.
• Lead solutions to complex problems with guidance.

Skills

Development and troubleshooting on embedded targets

OS coding techniques

IP protocols

Expertise in real-time systems

C/C++ and Rust programming

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Software configuration management

Excellent communication skills

Experience with UML and SysML

Laboratory test equipment use

Education

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

Tools

JTAG debuggers

In-circuit emulators

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer (SMTS) to design and develop high-performance embedded software for various mission environments. The role requires expertise in C/C++ and Rust, along with strong development skills.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and have 5–10 years of experience. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and various work-life balance programs, such as health workshops and employee clubs.