Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Draper • Cambridge, MA

1d • $75,000 - $156,000

About The Position

We're looking for a talented Embedded Flight Software Engineer to develop real-time, mission-critical software for advanced aerospace and defense systems including satellites, UAVs, and hypersonic platforms. The ideal candidate has strong experience in C/C++ for embedded systems running on RTOS platforms with a focus on reliability, hardware/software integration, and performance in contested environments. You should be comfortable owning work across the full software development lifecycle – from design and implementation to integration and test – and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience with Gitlab CI, containerization tools like Docker and Podman, and an interest or experience with Rust are highly desirable.

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).
• 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.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Requires 3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Gitlab CI, containerization tools like Docker and Podman, and an interest or experience with Rust are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design with some guidance.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms.
• 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.
• Contributes to the system design based on demonstrated expertise and applicable experience.
• Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
• Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirement.
• Identifies challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level