Senior Embedded Software Engineer

• Designs and implements embedded software architecture for equipment monitoring and control.
• Evaluates embedded software/firmware/hardware and design.
• Codes, debugs, and tests system software.
• Collaborate with clients and conceive programs based on client specifications and needs.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development and architecture solution ideation.
• Ability to take responsibility for subset of engineering scope.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets.
• Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers and laboratory test equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques IP protocols interfaces and hardware subsystems.
• Knowledge of development for real-time execution.
• 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.

Education Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience Requires 5-10 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 3-6 years with a Master’s degree in the development of embedded software or applicable experience.

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com., Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.