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: Draper is seeking a software engineer for development of embedded real-time avionics systems. The engineer will develop high performance embedded solutions for resource constrained targets. These will include next-generation resilient and fault tolerant software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic systems and space. The engineer will be involved in the full software development life cycle from the design and requirements stage all the way to testing and deployment in the field. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Independently execute task assignments. • Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adheres to software best practices. • Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality. • Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements. • 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. • Drives solutions to complex problems, actively participate in requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Contributes to system architecture decisions and leads the architecture of sub-systems. • Provides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on quantitative data or results. • Identifies project technical risks and develops and executes mitigation strategies. • Actively mentors less experienced staff and provides thoughtful, constructive feedback. • Lead a small team of software developers on projects. Skills/Abilities • Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Demonstrate an ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly. • Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel. • A team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands. Education Requires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred. Experience 5-10 years experience in Software Engineering or related field. Additional Job Description: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with 5+ year of experience. Candidate must have experience in embedded software development with RISC-V and Ultrascale+ (Arm) processors or other low power microcontrollers (e.g. PowerPC, TMS320), Real-time operating systems (RTOSs), such as VxWorks, Integrity, embedded Linux, Zephyr and FreeRTOS, C/C++ and assembly programming languages Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, interfaces, hardware subsystems and driver development Development experience with device drivers, board support package, boot code and knowledge of embedded system busses and protocols (e.g. CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial, SpaceWire, 1553) Expertise in development tools (e.g. GCC, LLVM), static analysis tools, dynamic analysis, and QEMU based development are preferred Knowledge and experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes. Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment. Experience with safety-critical systems and compliance with industry standards, such as DO-178C is highly desirable. Experience with developing formal requirements, design and test documentation and supporting formal reviews Prior development of RTOSs is desirable. Candidates must be available to work from our Cambridge office Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. 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 $82,300.00 - $220,000.00 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers. 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 [email protected]. We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.

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