Principal Software or Systems Engineer (Embedded Systems)

  • Greater Boston, MA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 19 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

embedded
RTOS
embedded systems architecture
Systems Engineers

Job Details

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded C development, combined with an electrical engineering background. This role requires ownership from concept through final integration, working in a safety-critical, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded software for Class III medical devices.

  • Work closely with Electrical Engineers and Systems Engineers on hardware-software integration.

  • Perform bare-metal and RTOS-based real-time embedded C programming.

  • Manage full system integration, including sensor integration and hardware-software interfacing.

  • Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and safety-critical design standards.

  • Collaborate on system verification, validation, and testing processes.

  • Document design decisions, system architecture, and technical specifications.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 10 25 years (minimum 6+ years if meeting all core requirements).

  • Technical Skills:

    • Embedded C (bare-metal and RTOS-based development)

    • Real-time embedded systems

    • Hardware-software interfacing

    • Sensor integration

  • Domain Knowledge: Class III medical devices and safety-critical systems.

  • Integration Experience: Collaborating with EE and Systems teams for board bring-up and hardware debugging.

  • Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and low-level firmware development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in electronic medical device product development.

  • Knowledge of FDA Class III regulatory requirements and documentation.

  • Board bring-up experience.

  • Familiarity with medical device communication protocols and diagnostic tools.

Education

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Advanced coursework or research in embedded systems, real-time systems, or medical device development preferred.

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