Recruiter Jobs

10,000 jobs found — updated daily

Flight Software Engineer

DraperCambridge, MA
Onsite

About The Position

Draper is looking for a skilled software engineer to join the Mission Software Architectures and Applications group. The Mission Critical Software Engineer 1 develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets. They develop next-generation resilient, fault tolerant, real-time, highly reliable software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. The Engineer is involved in the full mission-critical software development life cycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, design and documentation through development, testing and release. They collaborate across multiple interdisciplinary teams to plan, build and test new functionality. They work on developing and debugging embedded software as well as executing software and system-level tests in various engineering environments, including complex software-in-the-loop simulations and real-time hardware-in-the-loop environments. The candidate will be expected to keep up with and follow software development best practices on complex projects.

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 0-3 years experience in Software Engineering or related.

Nice To Haves

  • Secret clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership
  • Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, 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 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 content for technical reports and presentations with appropriate guidance.
  • Adapts appropriately to changes in program requirements.
  • Identifies challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • workplace flexibility
  • employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
  • health and finance workshops
  • off site social events
  • discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume

What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

Career Resources

Build a Resume for Recruiter

The resume builder that gets results.

  • Get clear feedback so you look as qualified as you are
  • Align your resume with the job to get further in the process, faster
  • Take the guesswork out of resume writing

Explore Related Job Searches

© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service