Principal Embedded Systems Engineer

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and support software applications that enhance engineering workflows, enable advanced data analysis, and facilitate seamless system integration across product development teams. This role will also focus on architecting and deploying embedded software solutions to prototype System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms within automotive environments.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Software Distribution & Deployment: Analyze and deploy software applications across prototype System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to ensure seamless integration between software and embedded systems.
• System Validation: Lead validation efforts to assess system performance, reliability, and stability through rigorous testing, benchmarking, and analysis.
• Technology Advancement: Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance application performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Development Operations Support: Maintain and support version control, configuration management, and deployment workflows to ensure consistency and traceability across development cycles.
• Technical Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor teams of embedded systems engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Process & Standards Development: Define and institutionalize engineering standards, development methodologies, and best practices for SoC-based embedded systems, ensuring alignment across programs and teams.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Minimum Educational Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Minimum Experience:
  • Minimum 8 yrs in embedded software and/or SoC deployment.
• Other Job-Specific Skills:
  • Proficiency in embedded software development using C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and Linux based operating systems.
  • Strong understanding of System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, particularly ARM Cortex-based platforms.
  • Experience with debugging tools and firmware development for embedded systems.
  • Skilled in performance profiling and optimization of embedded applications.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Proven ability to manage time effectively, clarify responsibilities, and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated innovation and problem-solving capabilities in complex technical environments.
  • Ability to build and leverage internal networks and coalitions to gain alignment, support, and drive collaborative success.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.