Senior Embedded Software Engineer (RTOS & Real-Time Systems)

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

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.