Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Tap Growth aiSterling Heights, Michigan, US

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We're Hiring : Principal Embedded Software Engineer!

We are seeking an experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in embedded software architecture, real-time systems, and hardware integration to drive innovative solutions and mentor engineering teams.

Location : Sterling Heights, MI

Work Mode : Hybrid

Role : Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description :

The Principal Software Engineer will plan, lead, and execute tasks across :

Software requirements analysis
Software architecture and design
Implementation (code and unit test)
Cybersecurity hardening
Documentation
Hardware-software integration
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Software verification testing

Primary Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and develop embedded product or support software

Mentor less-experienced engineers

Collaborate with other engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, systems, etc.)

Ensure alignment with engineering principles, cost / schedule targets, and technical / customer requirements

Skills Required

Exceptional verbal and written communication

Customer interface / liaison experience

Proficient in : C, C++, Python, UNIX scripting / BASH

Experience Required

Minimum 6 years in real-time embedded software development

Experience with :

Linux and / or VxWorks (including OS configuration)

MATLAB & Simulink auto code

Multithreaded applications (prioritization and synchronization)

Communication protocols : Ethernet, TCP / IP, UDP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553

Requirements-based implementation & verification with DOORS

Experience Preferred

Linux kernel & device driver development

Communications, IO interface development & troubleshooting

Full software lifecycle experience

Cybersecurity requirement implementation & testing

Time Sensitive Networking (TSN)

FPGA programming

Ada programming language familiarity

Tools : MagicDraw, LabView, Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket, WireShark

CI / CD pipeline management

HIL & automated test systems (NI VeriStand, TestStand)

GUI development / testing (Qt, Squish)

Familiarity with CMMI, military / commercial standards, and combat vehicle systems

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field

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Embedded Software Engineer • Sterling Heights, Michigan, US