Embedded Software Engineer

Job Location

US-MA-Cambridge

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Responsibilities

We seek applicants who are highly experienced in the areas of:

Embedded software development on ARM processors, low power microcontrollers, C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux
• Hardware interfaces and driver development


• Communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial, USB, Bluetooth Low Energy, TCP/IP and Wi-Fi


• C#, Java or Android development experience is an added plus


• Continuous Integration utilizing Docker, unit testing framework, system testing framework and open source static analysis tools


• Open source software with emphasis on modularity, extensibility and reuse


• Thorough understanding of the product development and engineering project management processes.


• Compilers, make files, linker scripts, in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment such as logical analyzers and oscilloscopes


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


• Demonstrated success in technical decision making in a matrix environment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience

Security Requirement:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. U.S Citizenship is a pre-requisite

** Draper has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all Draper employees. This will be a condition of employment to work at Draper.

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