Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Position Summary

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for developing complex software system designs for new products as well as design improvements to legacy products. They will exercise sound engineering judgement, present analysis summaries which support design decisions, mentor and coach R&D staff. The Principal Embedded Software Engineer is a subject matter expert who leads large-scale embedded system design, sets technical direction, and influences strategy across projects or teams.

They are recognized for deep technical insight, they architect complex systems, establish best practices, cross-discipline coordination, and long-term planning. The Principal Embedded Software Engineer works both independently and in a team environment with Software Engineers, Design Engineers, NPI Managers, and Test Technicians. They frequently initiate collaboration with all departments company wide.

Exempt

• Define and drive the architectural vision for software components, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Lead design reviews and establish best practices to develop innovative solutions that align with long-term product and business objectives.
• Define and optimize software development processes at an organizational level, driving efficiency and innovation. Establish best practices, ensure adherence to industry standards, and mentor teams to elevate overall software.
• Lead R&D projects in a team setting to meet project cost targets, budget requirements and delivery dates.
• Approve verification test plans, check the accuracy of test results, and draw logical conclusions. Responsible for R&D projects meeting validation test criteria.
• Define and drive the organization’s release strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency. Establish best practices for versioning, deployment automation, and cross-team collaboration to streamline the release cycle.
• Design advanced software solutions for manufactured systems, focusing on optimization, scalability, and system architecture. Lead development and ensure best practices for reliability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical information such as software design documentation, architecture diagrams, code standards, technical specifications, and test procedures to evaluate, support, and enhance product design and development processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and innovating at the appropriate competency level.
• Provide expert technical assistance across the company, collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex software issues, drive technical solutions, and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Analyze software architecture at a higher level, evaluating how different modules or components integrate, scale, and interact within the system. Ensure that the overall design is robust, maintainable, and scalable, and align with long-term business and technical goals.
• Provide technical leadership within the SIG NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
• Design and schematic drawing checker for other software engineers in R&D.
• Mentor and guide technicians and software engineers at all levels, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in software design and development.
• Travel as business needs dictate; some international travel is required.
• Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, and 10+ years of previous experience as a Software Engineer required.
• Deep expertise in embedded systems architecture, real-time software development, and low-level hardware/software integration. Proficient in designing scalable and maintainable software solutions, optimizing system performance, and leading technical reviews. Advanced knowledge of communication protocols, debugging tools, and development environments such as VS Code, along with mastery of Git for version…