Senior Embedded Software Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Continuing education

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software Engineer (SMTS) to develop high performance embedded software for resource constrained targets.

You will work across domains including undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space, using C/C++ or Rust on ARM/RISC-V/PowerPC, with device drivers, testing, and toolchains. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and the potential for government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years experience in Software Engineering or related in the full software development life cycle.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded targets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and designs robust embedded solutions.
• Designs and implements firmware for ARM/RISC-V/PowerPC targets.
• Develops embedded software and tests to verify performance and compliance.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and collaborates with stakeholders.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, and documentation.
• Identifies program risks and develops mitigation strategies.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Embedded systems

Real-time OS

JTAG

UML/SysML

Debugging

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

JTAG debuggers

In-circuit emulators

GHS Integrity

RTOS toolchains

Makefiles

Linker scripts

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 Software Engineer (SMTS) develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets. Develops next-generation resilient and fault tolerant software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. The Engineer is involved in the full software development life cycle. If you have experience in one or more of the following operating systems: VxWorks, GHS Integrity, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, experience with board bring up, software development utilizing C, C++ or RUST languages for ARM, RISC-V or PowerPC processors, device drivers development, knowledge of compilers, make files and linker scripts, experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes, and familiarity with modern software development tools for version control then this embedded systems technology group is for you.

Job Description

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with supervision.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
• Evaluates results to establish problem causes and develop solutions for inefficient or problems.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation.
• Ability to take responsibility for subset of engineering scope.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets.
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystems.
• Expertise in software development for real-time systems.
• Mastery of high level development languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust)
• 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.
• Experience with UML/SysML.
• Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers and laboratory test equipment.

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

Requires 5-10 years experience in Software Engineering or related in the full software development life cycle.

Additional Job Description

Preferred candidates will have prior experience with designing and implementing a real-time operating system.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance preferred.

Job Location

• Job Location - City: Cambridge
• Job Location - State: Massachusetts
• Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $205,750.00

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Benefits and Culture

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.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow.

Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.