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Draper

Independent nonprofit engineering firm for government

Software Engineer 1

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCambridge, MA, USA$82.3k - $220k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Requires 0–3 years of experience in Software Engineering or a related field.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Requires development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets.
  • Requires knowledge of operating system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
  • Requires expertise in software development for real-time systems.
  • Requires mastery of high-level development languages such as C/C++ or Rust.
  • Requires knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes.
  • Requires experience with UML/SysML.
  • Requires experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.
  • Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Selected applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
  • Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, and explores design trades to support a design with guidance.
  • Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
  • Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with guidance.
  • 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 inefficiencies 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.
  • Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
  • Adapts appropriately to changes in program requirements.
  • Identifies challenges associated with assigned work and communicates them to project leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Secret clearance is preferred.

About the Company

Draper

Independent nonprofit engineering firm for government

Draper is an independent nonprofit engineering organization that provides engineering services to government, industry, and academia. It works on projects as a prime contractor, a subcontractor, or a collaborator in consortia, applying interdisciplinary teams to domains from space to undersea. It differs from many competitors by focusing on mission-driven, practical solutions rather than selling products, and by using a mix of contracting models that enable broad collaboration. Its goal is to engineer working, validated systems that solve the nation’s toughest problems across multiple domains through collaborative engineering.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$33.3M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
1973

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