Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Software Engineer 2 to develop high-performance embedded software for real-time systems across domains such as undersea, air, and space.

You will design, implement, test, and document software, collaborate with customers and stakeholders, and support the full software lifecycle. A BS in CS/CE/EE and 3–5 years’ experience with C/C++, Rust, and embedded targets are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with embedded targets and real-time systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Rust.
• Familiarity with UML/SysML and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and designs solutions with guidance.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to verify requirements.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, and manuals.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements.
• Contributes to system design and technical reports.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Real-time OS

Embedded debugging

UML/SysML

JTAG

Software testing

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Version control

Issue tracking

In-circuit emulators

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Software Engineer 2 to develop high-performance embedded software for real-time systems across domains such as undersea, air, and space.

You will design, implement, test, and document software, collaborate with customers and stakeholders, and support the full software lifecycle. A BS in CS/CE/EE and 3–5 years’ experience with C/C++, Rust, and embedded targets are required.