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Principal Mission Critical Software Engineer
ClearanceJobs, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Software Engineer (PMTS)
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. The Software Engineer (PMTS) works on mission-oriented projects that span fielded systems for battlefield situational awareness to medical applications. Software Engineers work on multiple projects in an Agile environment, converting customer requirements into functional, scalable software solutions. As a part of the Software Engineering Team, developers will build out software solutions and see a project through from the design and requirements stage all the way to testing and deployment in the field. 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. Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is required. 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.
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. The Software Engineer (PMTS) works on mission-oriented projects that span fielded systems for battlefield situational awareness to medical applications. Software Engineers work on multiple projects in an Agile environment, converting customer requirements into functional, scalable software solutions. As a part of the Software Engineering Team, developers will build out software solutions and see a project through from the design and requirements stage all the way to testing and deployment in the field. 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. Applicants selected for this opportunity will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is required. 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.