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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
- **Location:** Clearfield, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,300.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Technical Data Management Systems, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e391a87b160ee80f

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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