Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Real-Time Avionics

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

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory in Cambridge, MA seeks a software engineer to develop embedded real-time avionics systems. You will create high‑performance, resource‑constrained software for next‑generation platforms and drive the full software lifecycle from design to field deployment.

You will design algorithms, verify via tests, mentor teammates, and lead sub‑systems while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, reliable solutions for space, defense, and aerospace

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Computer Science or related field.
• MS degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with embedded software and real-time systems.
• Knowledge of ARM/RISC-V processors and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded real-time software for avionics.
• Design algorithms and verify against requirements.
• Lead a small team and mentor junior engineers.
• Document procedures, interfaces, and test results.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

GCC/LLVM

JTAG debugging

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE

Master's preferred

Tools

VxWorks

Zephyr

FreeRTOS

QEMU

GCC

LLVM

Job description

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory in Cambridge, MA seeks a software engineer to develop embedded real-time avionics systems. You will create high‑performance, resource‑constrained software for next‑generation platforms and drive the full software lifecycle from design to field deployment.

You will design algorithms, verify via tests, mentor teammates, and lead sub‑systems while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, reliable solutions for space, defense, and aerospace