Principal Software Embedded Engineer

🌟 Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Lead the Future of Embedded Innovation

Are you a visionary in embedded systems with a passion for architecting robust, high-performance firmware? We’re looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and lifecycle support of cutting-edge products in a high-tech, high-impact environment.

In this role, you’ll own the software architecture and execution strategy for both New Product Development (NPD)and Sustaining Engineering initiatives. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, drive technical excellence, and shape the tools, processes, and metrics that define our embedded software success.

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Drive software strategy, from concept to deployment, for regulated, safety-critical products.
• Architect and implement embedded firmware using C/C across the full development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless HW/FW integration and diagnostic coverage.
• Lead agile development efforts, working closely with Product Owners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality processes.
• Conduct rigorous unit testing using IDEs, emulators, scopes, and logic analyzers.
• Provide technical leadership in roadmap planning, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while mentoring junior engineers and fostering innovation.

🧠 What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7 years of experience in embedded software development (C/C ).
• 2 years working with RTOS in real-time, safety-critical environments.
• Proven experience across the full firmware lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, and test.
• Strong understanding of multi-core processors, Ethernet stacks, and embedded OS integration.
• Familiarity with regulated product development(e.g., SIL2, industrial life safety).
• Proficiency with Agile tools like Jira, Jenkins, Coverity, and Black Duck.

💡 Bonus Skills

• Experience in DevOps for embedded systems.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate market needs into technical requirements and scalable architectures.
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement and risk management.

🌍 Work Environment

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-tech engineering team focused on innovation and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to shape the technical direction of embedded platforms, working with C , device drivers, and hardware interfaces. You’ll support multiple product lines and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $68.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $58 - $68