Careers at Draper

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 . Job Description Summary: The Software Engineer (SMTS) develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets. Develops next-generation resilient and fault tolerant software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. The Engineer is involved in the full software development life cycle. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design. • Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques. • Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with supervision. • 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. • 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 for them. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • 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. Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Experience Requires 5-10 years experience in Software Engineering or related. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: The Embedded Software Engineer (PMTS) provides technical expertise and leadership for the development of complex, real-time embedded software applications in resource constrained computing environments. They contribute and collaborate as members of multidisciplinary teams throughout the mission-critical software lifecycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, and software implementation through final evaluation and software release. Technical areas include the development of embedded software for imaging systems, device, process and vehicle controllers, and navigation and mapping systems. Application domains include undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. This position works independently to perform job responsibilities and functions as a subject matter expert. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Subject Matter Expert in embedded system development knowledgeable and experienced in multiple technical disciplines. • Ability to independently assess customer needs and evaluate candidate technical solutions to complex problems. • Ability to lead embedded systems development teams, providing technical and management oversight. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • 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 Requires10-15 years experience with a Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years with a Master's degree in the development of embedded software or applicable experience. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Security clearance is preferred. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: As part of the Software Engineering Division, the primary focus of the Mission Software Architectures & Applications Group is to provide cutting-edge solutions to mission-critical software applications. Robust, highly reliable software architectures must be designed and implemented to give the highest probability of success for the most demanding missions, and the harshest environments. The group must provide architectures for new system capabilities and enabling avionics technologies that ensure success for our sponsors’ most challenging missions. These systems include space systems, hypersonic weapon systems, autonomous and collaborative systems, integrated air & missile defense systems, global strike and power projection in contested environments, and other systems critical for our nation’s security and defense. The Group Leader is responsible for leading and managing a group of approximately 10 - 20 engineers who have technical and domain expertise related to the group’s focus areas and can provide the highest level of support to our customers. The continual development and advancement of Draper’s expertise for specific mission domains and system software technology is a key focus of the Group Leader. To that end, the Group Leader is expected to: • Ensure the long-term success of the group, and its contributions to Draper, by shaping the group’s talented workforce, while maintaining and developing key, differentiating capabilities that align with customer and business needs. • Collaborate regularly with internal group members, Draper Program Offices, Customers/Sponsors, other Draper engineering groups, and the external technical community. • Partner with Customers/Sponsors, Draper Program Managers and subject matter experts within Draper to develop and implement strategic plans and technology roadmaps. • Promote and direct internal and external R&D activities, including development and alignment of research proposals with technology roadmaps, collaborations with universities and direction of scholar, coop, and internships cohorts. • Support and enable the technical and career growth of individual staff members by performing check-in reviews and annual performance reviews, as well as advocating for leadership, mentorship, and training opportunities. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Manage administrative details and career development for group members. • Convey relevant information from management to group members. • Lead, mentor, build depth their area of expertise. and conduct performance evaluations of group members. • Maintain awareness of staffing requirements, write job requisitions (responsibilities and required qualifications) for hiring as required, review and disposition incoming resumes, conduct interviews. • Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for Area of specialty. • Shape Draper’s technology offerings and open new business areas based on program and technical experience. • Analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas that align Draper's capabilities with customer's strategic priorities. Skills/Abilities • Excellent communication and written skills. • Excellent ability with presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications. • Strong ability to supervise a team of 10-20. Education Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline. Experience 5-7 years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems. Additional Job Description: Required Qualifications: BS / MS or equivalent degree(s) in a technically relevant engineering field with 10+ years of both direct “hands-on” work in advanced technologies and effective leadership, in both formal and informal roles. Technical domain expertise in maturing new embedded systems technologies and implementing them in the design for advanced first-of-a-kind systems. Prior experience in leading medium and large teams through the full lifecycle development of software in the embedded systems space, preferably mission critical or safety critical systems Critical thinking skills for framing, analyzing, and synthesizing complex problems, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with customers, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders of all relevant disciplines, both written and verbally. Flexibility to multi-task and adapt to evolving priorities and emergent circumstances within a program. Demonstrated skills in leadership, innovation, creativity, collaboration, and team building. Experience with conflict resolution, employee development, and mentoring. Preferred Qualifications: Foundational experience in software and system technologies used in guidance, navigation, and control hardware of complex systems Technical leadership experience, serving as a Technical Director, Task Leader, or Principal Investigator in the development of new technologies and applications. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), with direct experience in cost and schedule management of tasks. Experience leading or contributing to technical and cost proposals. Experience as a line manager of a technical organization Interest and/or experience in new technology and market trends. Existing US Government Security Clearance Security Requirement: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: Draper is seeking a senior embedded‑software professional to lead the development of high‑performance, fault‑tolerant flight software for resource‑constrained platforms across air, space, undersea and hypersonic domains. The Senior Engineer will own the end‑to‑end software lifecycle—from requirements analysis and algorithm design through implementation, verification and documentation—while applying a “security‑by‑design” mindset. In addition to classic embedded duties, the role will incorporate lightweight DevSecOps practices such as automated builds, continuous integration testing, static code analysis, and basic security hardening to ensure that every release meets Draper’s rigorous safety and security standards. The ideal candidate brings 5‑10 years of real‑time C/C++ (or Rust) development for aerospace‑grade hardware, strong analytical/problem‑solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with hardware, systems and cyber‑security teams. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design. • Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques. • Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with supervision. • 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. • 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 for them. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • 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. Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Experience Requires 5-10 years experience in Software Engineering or related. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Security clearance is preferred. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $275,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Autonomy Engineer to design and develop autonomous behaviors for multi-domain heterogeneous teams of autonomous vehicles. The Senior Autonomy Engineer will work on cutting-edge defense systems that is fielded by the US Government and commercial customers in aerial, ground, underwater, and space domains. The preferred candidate has expert knowledge in the following areas; • Task and motion planning • Software integration and testing with robotics platforms • Hybrid methods that augment deterministic autonomy algorithms with AI-based approaches • Optimization and resource allocation for large team of teams • C/C++, ROS/ROS2 Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design. • Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques. • Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms. • 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. • Tracks priorities, scope, schedule, and cost. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Knowledge of Autonomy and GNC algorithms and technology. • Knowledge of real-time software development tools • Knowledge of project execution, designing, developing, and validating real-time algorithms and software. • Familiarity with trajectory optimization, optimal control, and similar techniques. • Significant knowledge in the design and analysis of control systems. • Significant knowledge of design and implementation of trajectory design/optimization algorithms including optimal control techniques. • Strong project execution and teamwork skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Ability to clearly communicate work assignments to team members. Education • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. • Masters or PhD in a related field is preferred. Experience 5-10 years of Software Engineering or related experience is required. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret clearance is preferred. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $245,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: The Embedded Software Engineer (SMTS) provides technical expertise and leadership for the development of complex, real-time embedded software applications in resource constrained computing environments. They contribute and collaborate as members of multidisciplinary teams throughout the mission-critical software lifecycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, and software implementation through final evaluation and software release. Technical areas include the development of embedded software for imaging systems, device, process and vehicle controllers, and navigation and mapping systems. Application domains include undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. This position works independently to perform job responsibilities. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • 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. Skills/Abilities • 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. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is required. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Clearfield Job Location - State: Utah Job Location - Postal Code: 84015 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $275,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: The MTS-2 Digital Engineering Developer will join the Digital Retrieval, Engineering, Architecture, and Management (DREAM) Group to design, develop, and maintain software centric infrastructure for multi domain national security programs. Working under senior engineers, the incumbent will apply basic software development knowledge to well defined problems, gain hands on experience with container technologies, and grow technical breadth through continuous learning. Key Capability Areas - Technical Depth & Breadth: Apply foundational software engineering concepts to well scoped tasks and using the following languages (Python or Java) and tooling (Docker, Podman, CI/CD pipelines). - Best Practice & QMS Adherence: Follow Draper’s established processes and quality standards, suggesting improvements when appropriate. - Growth Mindset: Pursue formal and informal learning to deepen expertise in software infrastructure and cloud native patterns. - Problem Definition & Execution: Understand task level requirements, independently solve scoped problems, and conduct basic research when needed. - Resource Utilization: Seek help and leverage available resources; collaborate across teams. - Process Improvement: Identify and communicate task level inefficiencies to leadership. - Project Management & Teamwork: Execute assignments on schedule, report issues promptly, and hold self accountable as an active team member. - Professionalism & Mentoring: Maintain a respectful work environment and receive constructive feedback positively. Core Responsibilities - Software Infrastructure Development • Design, implement, and maintain Python and Java services that support data flow and analytics pipelines. • Develop, containerize, and orchestrate applications using Docker and Podman, creating reproducible build environments. - CI/CD & Automation • Write scripts (Python/Bash) to automate builds, tests, and deployments into container registries and orchestration platforms. • Contribute to continuous integration pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) ensuring reliable delivery. - System Integration & Support • Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate software components into larger architectures (e.g., service oriented architecture). • Provide support for cross domain data workflows, troubleshooting runtime issues in containerized environments. - Process & Quality Adherence • Follow Draper’s QMS and best practice guidelines; suggest improvements when appropriate. - Team Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with lead engineers, cross functional teammates (systems, ML, data science), and external partners. • Produce concise technical notes, meeting minutes, and status updates. - Professional Development • Attend internal training, webinars, and conferences to broaden technical skill set, especially in modern DevOps practices. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Independently execute task assignments under the some oversight of program leadership and/or senior staff. • 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. • Identify challenges and risks associated with assigned tasks and communicate them to project leadership. • Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose unique solutions, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Provides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on quantitative data or results. • Identifies project technical risks and mitigation strategies. Skills/Abilities • 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 3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related field. Additional Job Description: Technical Skills: - Fundamental understanding of software development and infrastructure concepts. - Basic proficiency in Python and Java for scripting and application development. - Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Podman) and version‑control systems (Git). - Ability to write clear documentation and communicate technical ideas to diverse audiences. Preferred Attributes - Interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, MBSE, and Data Science. Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: The MTS-2 Digital Engineering Developer will join the Digital Retrieval, Engineering, Architecture, and Management (DREAM) Group to design, develop, and maintain software centric infrastructure for multi domain national security programs. Working under senior engineers, the incumbent will apply basic software development knowledge to well defined problems, gain hands on experience with container technologies, and grow technical breadth through continuous learning. Key Capability Areas - Technical Depth & Breadth: Apply foundational software engineering concepts to well scoped tasks and using the following languages (Python or Java) and tooling (Docker, Podman, CI/CD pipelines). - Best Practice & QMS Adherence: Follow Draper’s established processes and quality standards, suggesting improvements when appropriate. - Growth Mindset: Pursue formal and informal learning to deepen expertise in software infrastructure and cloud native patterns. - Problem Definition & Execution: Understand task level requirements, independently solve scoped problems, and conduct basic research when needed. - Resource Utilization: Seek help and leverage available resources; collaborate across teams. - Process Improvement: Identify and communicate task level inefficiencies to leadership. - Project Management & Teamwork: Execute assignments on schedule, report issues promptly, and hold self accountable as an active team member. - Professionalism & Mentoring: Maintain a respectful work environment and receive constructive feedback positively. Core Responsibilities - Software Infrastructure Development • Design, implement, and maintain Python and Java services that support data flow and analytics pipelines. • Develop, containerize, and orchestrate applications using Docker and Podman, creating reproducible build environments. - CI/CD & Automation • Write scripts (Python/Bash) to automate builds, tests, and deployments into container registries and orchestration platforms. • Contribute to continuous integration pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) ensuring reliable delivery. - System Integration & Support • Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate software components into larger architectures (e.g., service oriented architecture). • Provide support for cross domain data workflows, troubleshooting runtime issues in containerized environments. - Process & Quality Adherence • Follow Draper’s QMS and best practice guidelines; suggest improvements when appropriate. - Team Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with lead engineers, cross functional teammates (systems, ML, data science), and external partners. • Produce concise technical notes, meeting minutes, and status updates. - Professional Development • Attend internal training, webinars, and conferences to broaden technical skill set, especially in modern DevOps practices. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Independently execute task assignments under the some oversight of program leadership and/or senior staff. • 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. • Identify challenges and risks associated with assigned tasks and communicate them to project leadership. • Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose unique solutions, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Provides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on quantitative data or results. • Identifies project technical risks and mitigation strategies. Skills/Abilities • 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 3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related field. Additional Job Description: Technical Skills: - Fundamental understanding of software development and infrastructure concepts. - Basic proficiency in Python and Java for scripting and application development. - Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Podman) and version‑control systems (Git). - Ability to write clear documentation and communicate technical ideas to diverse audiences. Preferred Attributes - Interest in interdisciplinary work spanning Systems Engineering, MBSE, and Data Science. Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: The Software & Model Quality Assurance Engineer ensures quality is embedded throughout the software and model development lifecycles. This role provides independent assurance, process improvement, and engineering consultation to development teams to ensure software and model-based engineering products comply with customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements. The engineer partners with software developers, systems engineers, model developers, and program leadership to improve engineering effectiveness through risk-based quality practices, audits, metrics, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities may focus on software, model-based engineering, or both depending on program needs. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • 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. • Independently drive solutions to complex problems, develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in their discipline. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Leads the design of system architecture, delegating tasks and collecting feedback on designs as needed. • Lead a medium size team of engineers across multiple disciplines. Skills/Abilities • 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. • Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve program goals Education Requires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred. Experience 10+ years experience in Software Engineering or related field. Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .

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 . Job Description Summary: The Embedded Software Engineer 2 provides technical expertise and leadership for the development of complex, real-time embedded software applications in resource constrained computing environments. They contribute and collaborate as members of multidisciplinary teams throughout the mission-critical software lifecycle, from architecture conceptualization, requirements analysis, and software implementation through final evaluation and software release. Technical areas include the development of embedded software for imaging systems, device, process and vehicle controllers, and navigation and mapping systems. Application domains include undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space. This position works independently to perform job responsibilities. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Designs and implements embedded software architecture for equipment monitoring and control. • Evaluates embedded software/firmware/hardware and design. • Codes, debugs, and tests system software. • Performs embedded software and multi-platform software implementation. • Contribute to the system design based on demonstrated expertise and applicable experience. • Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance. • Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership. • Adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements. • Identify challenges associated with assigned work and communicate them to project leadership. • Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • 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 3-5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree or 0-3 years with a Master's degree in the development of embedded software or applicable experience. Additional Job Description: Expertise in embedded systems, multi-core operating systems, modifying or writing kernel code, machine code, and C & C++. The individual will learn or bring knowledge of multi-core processing, knowledge of scheduling, knowledge of RISC-V architecture. Working knowledge of RUST or C experience and strong desire to learn RUST. Design and implement real time operating system, familiarity with processor low-level peripherals such as UART, SPI, DMA controller, memory controller and ability to absorb detail on processor and peripheral operation similar to complex commercial processors and microcontrollers. Ability to debug and isolate HW issues from a SW/user perspective. Familiarity with RISC-V architecture is preferred as is Python experience. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Active Top Secret Clearance is preferred. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits. 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 . Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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 .