Mission-Critical Software Developer for GN&C Systems
Cambridge, MA 
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Job Description
Mission-Critical Software Developer for GN&C Systems
Job Location US-MA-Cambridge
Requisition ID 2023-7790
Overview

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.

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

Draper is looking for an outstanding engineer to design and develop complex, real-time software applications used by state-of-the-art GN&C Systems. The individual's responsibilities will include:

    Developing unique, real-time, highly reliable system software solutions for challenging problems, with emphasis on Hypersonic Weapon System or undersea GN&C applications
  • Contributing and collaborating as part of a team over the mission-critical software lifecycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, and software implementation through final evaluation and software release
  • Executing software and system-level tests in various engineering environments, including complex software simulations and real-time hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Clearly communicating algorithm designs, software designs, issues, risks, and development plans to managers and customers
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • M.S. or B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with 3+ years of professional experience in a related field
  • 2+ years experience with C/C++
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience developing software in Linux and Windows environments
  • Experience with modern software development tools and processes (Git, CI/CD, Jira)
  • Experience developing software with multiple programmers
  • Excellent computer and analytical skills with understanding of full-lifecycle software development
  • Experience with static analysis
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and experience in the design, coding and testing of guidance, navigation and control system software is preferred
  • Familiarity with Agile Development
  • Experience with asynchronous or multi-threaded programming
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with UML/SysML tools
  • Experience with automated testing
  • Experience with LDRA
  • Experience with MagicDraw


Security Requirement:

  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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