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Embedded Software Engineer

Draper

$62,500 - $125,000
Aug 19, 2025
Cambridge, MA, US
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Draper is looking for a Software Engineer 1 to develop high-performance, resilient, and fault-tolerant software solutions for resource-constrained targets in various application domains.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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 inefficient or problems.

Other

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Requires 0-3 years experience in Software Engineering or related.
  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.