Principle Software

The Principal Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer will lead the firmware design, implementation and test aspects of New Product Development programs (NPD) and Sustaining products throughout their entire lifecycle. The chosen candidate will own the software architecture and design execution, along with processes, tools, and metrics used for new product development and on-going sustaining programs.

The intent for our Senior Level / Principal Embedded Software Engineer is for a project that is a scoped redesign of a product that is already in the field (microprocessor that is going through end of life).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead software strategic planning, concept generation, architecture definition, and translation to system/subsystem/module definitions of designs that are reliable, safe, and sustainable.
• Provide technical leadership to software team members.
• Lead software strategic planning, concept generation, architecture definition, and translation to system/subsystem/module definitions of designs that are reliable, safe, and sustainable.
• Lead the capture of requirements and associated rationale(s) for regulated products.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to develop strategies for Hardware/Firmware integration and diagnostic coverage.
• Manage DevOps tools and processes to ensure traceability from requirements to test cases
• Act as Product Owner using Agile methodology for software/firmware development, with clear communication back to project stakeholders.
• Comply with development processes, lead technical reviews, implement source code meeting product requirements in compliance with coding standards, and properly document work deliverables.
• Work closely with technical and subject matter experts to ensure accurate and complete use case coverage and regulation compliance.
• Ensure that code is rigorously documented, tested, and controlled.
• Unit test source code using IDEs, debuggers, emulators, communication analyzers, scopes, and logic analyzers.
• Provide work breakdown plans and task estimates in support of project estimates and management.
• Participate in roadmap planning and identify competency/resource gaps and implement plans to close the gaps.
• Develop metrics to track and report progress, as well as identify areas for improvement.
• Support multiple product development programs at a given time.
• Develop and implement risk mitigating solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 8 years of experience with software and embedded firmware development (C/C ).
• Must have led significant or all portions of a product firmware development at least once, from inception through market launch.
• 3 years of Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced level degree in Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Regulated industry experience.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Embedded System Design and regulated products. High hazard applications (Industrial Life Safety, SIL2) knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Diagnostic and algorithm (e.g. from Matlab) implementation experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Tessy, Coverity, Black Duck).
• Strong communication and writing skills for collaboration with project stockholders (Product Managers, Customers, and other Engineers).
• Skilled in collaborating with other engineers to distill market needs into defined technical requirements and system/subsystem/module architectures.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently on assignments to foster continuous improvement of team functions and deliverables.
• Experience with firmware deliverables across all phases of the program development lifecycle, from requirements, capture through design, implementation, and test.
• Experienced with FMEAs and developing control techniques to mitigate risks.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to lead process improvement activities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Medical Vision Dental 401k with bonus % opportunities
paid vacation and holiday pay 10 days
profit sharing

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $115,000 - $135,000