DevSecOps Engineer

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: Designs and operates secure, automated CI/CD pipelines

using GitLab CI/CD for mission-critical embedded and flight software systems,

enabling reproducible builds, integrated security controls, and compliant

delivery in constrained and air-gapped environments. Partners with software,

systems, and cybersecurity teams to standardize toolchains, enforce

policy-as-code, and meet defense standards (e.g., DO-178C, NIST 800-53, RMF,

STIGs). Requires proficiency in GitLab (pipelines, runners, package registry),

scripting (Python, Bash), and systems languages (C/C++), along with experience

in cross-compilation (GCC/Clang, Yocto, Buildroot), RTOS platforms (VxWorks,

FreeRTOS, Zephyr), containerization (Docker/Podman), Kubernetes,

infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), and software supply chain security

(SAST/DAST/SCA tools, SBOMs, artifact signing). Familiarity with Linux

hardening, FIPS environments, PKI/TLS, and delivery to classified or

disconnected systems is expected.

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

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

$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 [email protected]. 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.