Principal Software or Systems Engineer (Embedded ...

Job Title: Principal Software or Systems Engineer (Embedded Systems) Location: Greater Boston, MA (5 days onsite - relocation offered) Employment Type: Full-Time/Direct (W2) Visa: US Citizen or Green Card only (No sponsorship) Domain: Class III Medical Device - Electronic Experience Required: 10-25 years (exception: 6+ years if candidate meets all requirements) Interview Process: 2 Teams meetings + onsite interview (client pays travel expenses) Position Overview We are seeking a Principal Systems Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced embedded systems for Class III medical devices. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04