Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Draper in Clearfield, UT
- Company: Draper
- Location: Clearfield, UT
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $82,300.00 - $220,000.00
- Experience: 10+ years
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…
Job description
- 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 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.
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.
Requirements
- • 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.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 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.
Skills
Required
- Embedded software development
- In-circuit emulators
- JTAG debuggers
- Laboratory test equipment
- OS coding techniques
- IP protocols
- Hardware subsystems
- Real-time execution
- Software configuration management tools
- Defect tracking tools
- Peer review processes
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.
- 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.
About Draper
We are in the business of redefining what is possible. Join our inclusive, multidisciplinary team to engineer the groundbreaking solutions of tomorrow. Explore life at Draper with our unique culture and benefits at draper.com.