Fractional Director of Engineering; Embedded Systems

[Please do not Apply if you are not physically based in Calgary - your application will be automatically rejected. ]

Simply Embedded specializes in delivering software and hardware solutions for the embedded systems industry across the full product lifecycle. The company supports clients from concept and architecture through development, testing, and maintenance of embedded products. Its services are tailored to help organizations build reliable, efficient, and scalable embedded systems. Team members collaborate closely with clients to solve complex technical challenges and bring innovative embedded solutions to market.

This is a fractional leadership role responsible for overseeing embedded software and hardware initiatives and guiding technical strategy. Time on-site in our office in downtown Calgary is required.

• Directing embedded system architecture
• Directing technical decisions
• Reviewing and optimizing designs
• Ensuring that projects align with business objectives and quality standards.
• The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, setting priorities, managing resources, and monitoring project progress to meet timelines and budgets. The Director will also mentor technical staff, support client engagements, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and best practices.

• Strong analytical skills to assess system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and make data-informed decisions.
• Information technology and embedded systems expertise, including experience with embedded software, hardware integration, and relevant development tools.
• Budgeting skills to plan, track, and optimize project and departmental financials.
• Team management capabilities to lead, coach, and support multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Project management experience in planning, executing, and delivering embedded systems projects on time and within scope.
• Background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Experience in embedded product lifecycle management, from requirements and design through validation, deployment, and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders and build strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety and regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices in embedded systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing onsite collaboration in Calgary, AB with some remote work.

Provide technical oversight and guidance across projects involving:

• Embedded firmware (C/C++)
• RTOS-based systems
• Embedded Linux
• Electronics and PCB design
• Cellular and wireless IoT
• Industrial communications
• Cloud-connected systems
• Manufacturing and product commercialization
• Product validation and automated testing

At Simply Embedded, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both our products and our people.

You’ll work alongside a talented multidisciplinary engineering team, solve challenging technical problems, and help shape the future of an engineering consultancy that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and practical innovation.

If you’re looking for a flexible leadership role where you can genuinely influence how engineering gets done, we’d love to hear from you.