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Principal Embedded Engineer

Job in Lake Forest, Orange County, California, 92630, USA
Listing for: Merck & Co.
Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Principal Embedded Engineer

This is a 6-9 month contract with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

5 days onsite in Lake Forest, CA

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years hands on embedded software development experience
  • MUST HAVE
  • Experience developing embedded software for medical devices according to FDA/ISO regulations (including IEC 62304) and writing supporting design and test documentation.
  • Proficient in migrating ARM legacy code to new ARM Boards. This includes creating bootloaders and application code as well as developing device drivers.
  • Experience with RTOS (CMX, ThreadX, or similar) and RTOS based applications and multi-threaded applications.
  • Proficient programming in C++ and C targeting embedded modules.
  • Experience with CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, Client's and DAC's.
  • Strong debugging skills at component-level designs on the PCBA or within an integrated product.
  • Proficient in using lab equipment (logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, oscilloscopes and DVMs) to debug and troubleshoot designs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to meet project schedule and project milestones.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects with prioritizations aligned with project deliverables.
  • Nice to Have
  • Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC).
  • Experience with simulation and debug tools (ex: CANoe, Lauterbach).
  • Experience with waveform generation, transducer signal sampling, motor control and other electromechanical control.
  • Experience in using static analysis, unit testing and other tools/methods.
  • Experience using Git and Azure Dev Ops.
  • Experience in working in a Continuous Integration (CI) environment.
  • Experience with Python for general purpose scripting.
  • Good interpersonal & Communication skills.
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