Senior Software Verification & Validation Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible schedule

Employee clubs

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Software Engineer (SMTS) to develop high-performance software for resource-constrained targets across undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space domains. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through verification and field deployment.

The role emphasizes real-time embedded development, OS techniques, and C/C++, with opportunities to work on safety-critical systems and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Requires 5-10 years experience in Software Engineering or related.
• Experience with safety-critical systems, design, development, or I&T is preferred.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements and proposes solutions to support design.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software based on prototypes under supervision.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to verify requirements.
• Mentors junior engineers and collaborates with stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-time systems

C/C++

Rust

UML/SysML

JTAG debugging

Lab equipment

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

CI/CD

PowerPC assembly

Matlab/Simulink

JTAG tooling

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.

Job Description:

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.

Additional Job Description:

Need for a “systems” thinker with experience in design, development, or I&T of safety critical systems to coordinate V&V guidance system software. Lead the technical effort of independently verifying and validating safety critical software. Must understand V&V process and how it fits into system lifecycle. Staff must be able to independently interpret changes to ConOps and System designs and map these to expected software changes to verify. Must be able to create test plans, requirement verification Test Matrices (RVTMs) and mentor junior staff. Must be able to identify alternative methods of verification and prioritize efforts based on cost, schedule, risk, and availability of test facilities.

Nice to have skills are C, Python, Matlab, Simulink, PowerPC assembly, SIMICs, CI/CD.

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

Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$75,000.00 - $245,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement’s approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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].