Hardware subsystems jobs

Executes assignments under the oversight of program leadership
Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design with guidance
Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques
Develops embedded software based on prototype algorithms with guidance
Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Skills

Embedded software development C/C++Rust Real-time systems OS coding techniques IP protocols

Embedded Software Engineer

Draper · Posted Sep 28, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Mid
$63K–$250K per year
3–5 years

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Develops high performance embedded software solutions for resource constrained targets in domains such as undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $250,000.00

Responsibilities

Evaluates requirements, proposes solutions, explores design trades to support a design with some guidance.
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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Skills

Embedded software development Real-time systems C/C++Rust OS coding techniques IP protocols

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Draper · Posted Sep 29, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Principal
$95K–$245K
10–15 years

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Provides technical expertise and leadership for the development of complex, real-time embedded software applications in resource constrained computing environments.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00

Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert in embedded system development knowledgeable and experienced in multiple technical disciplines
Independently assess customer needs and evaluate candidate technical solutions to complex problems
Lead embedded systems development teams, providing technical and management oversight
Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies
Contribute and collaborate as members of multidisciplinary teams throughout the mission-critical software lifecycle

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Nice to have: government security clearance

Skills

embedded system development in-circuit emulators JTAG debuggers

Flight Software Engineer, Distinguished

Draper · Posted Sep 28, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
$100K–$275K per year
10–15 years

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Develop high performance, fault tolerant, real-time flight software for mission-critical systems across undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space domains.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Skills

Embedded software development Real-time systems C/C++Rust UML/SysML JTAG debugging

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Draper · Posted Sep 28, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Principal
$75K–$275K per year
10–15 years

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The Principal Embedded Software Engineer 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.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $275,000.00

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Nice to have: Secret clearance

Skills

embedded targets OS coding techniques IP protocols hardware subsystems real-time systems

Senior Software Verification & Validation Engineer

Draper · Posted Oct 26, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time · Senior
$75K–$245K per year
5–10 years

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The Software Engineer (SMTS) develops high performance solutions for resource constrained targets, developing next-generation resilient and fault tolerant software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics and space.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $245,000.00

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.

Requirements

Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Nice to have: C
Nice to have: Python

Skills

embedded targets OS coding IP protocols hardware subsystems real-time systems

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Draper · Posted Oct 22, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
On-site
Full-time · Senior
$95K–$245K per year
10–15 years

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Embedded Software Engineer (PMTS) providing technical expertise and leadership for development of complex, real-time embedded software applications in resource constrained computing environments.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00

Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert in embedded system development
Assess customer needs and evaluate candidate technical solutions
Lead embedded systems development teams
Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Skills

embedded system development in-circuit emulators JTAG debuggers laboratory test equipment OS coding techniques IP protocols

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Draper · Posted Nov 3, 2026

Open

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time · Senior
$63K–$275K per year
5–10 years

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Lead the development of high-performance, fault-tolerant flight software for resource-constrained platforms across air, space, undersea and hypersonic domains.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,500.00 - $275,000.00

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.

Requirements

Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Nice to have: DevSecOps
Nice to have: automated builds

Skills

Embedded software development Real-time systems C/C++Rust IP protocols Hardware subsystems

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