Software Flight Engr

About the Role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company. Software Engineer 1 develops high-performance solutions for resource-constrained targets, creating next-generation resilient and fault-tolerant software solutions in various application domains including undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics, and space. The engineer is involved in the full software development life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership.
• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, and explores design trades 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 ensure compliance with requirements.
• Evaluates results to identify problem causes and develop solutions.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe design and deliverables.
• Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
• Adapts to changes in program requirements.
• Identifies and communicates challenges associated with assigned work to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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).
• Knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes.
• Experience with UML/SysML.
• Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience in Software Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.

Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-3563