Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Clearfield, UT💼 Full-time💰 $82,300–$82,300🗓 2026-05-26 → 2026-10-07

Core

Designing and deploying scalable software solutions for mission-critical systems including self-driving cars, unmanned vehicles, and battlefield situational awareness tools.

Role type

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Embedded/Systems)

Builds

Functional, scalable software for defense, space, and biomedical applications

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering

Required skills

Algorithm design, Software architecture, System design, Requirements analysis, Software testing, Technical documentation, Risk mitigation, Team leadership, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Agile methodology, Cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

C/C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, Git

Responsibilities

Design algorithms and system architectures, execute software tests, develop mitigation strategies for technical risks, lead small development teams, mentor junior staff, communicate with stakeholders to define requirements (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR002450-senior-embedded-software-engineer-at-draper)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties

About draper

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.