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Principal Embedded Engineer (Medical Devices)

Aequor
Forest, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Job Title: Principal Embedded Engineer

Location: Lake Forest, CA – 5 days onsite

Contract Length: 6-9 months contract and then looking to convert to perm for right candidate

MUST HAVE

1. Experience developing embedded software for medical devices according to FDA/ISO regulations (including IEC 62304) and writing supporting design and test documentation.

2. Proficient in migrating ARM legacy code to new ARM Boards. This includes creating bootloaders and application code as well as developing device drivers.

3. Experience with RTOS (CMX, ThreadX, or similar) and RTOS based applications and multi-threaded applications.

4. Proficient programming in C and C targeting embedded modules.

5. Experience with CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, ADC’s and DAC’s.

6. Strong debugging skills at component-level designs on the PCBA or within an integrated product.

7. Proficient in using lab equipment (logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, oscilloscopes and DVMs) to debug and troubleshoot designs

8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

9. Ability to work independently while collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to meet project schedule and project milestones.

10. Ability to work on multiple projects with prioritizations aligned with project deliverables

Nice to Have

1. Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC).

2. Experience with simulation and debug tools (ex: CANoe, Lauterbach)

3. Experience with waveform generation, transducer signal sampling, motor control and other electromechanical control

4. Experience in using static analysis, unit testing and other tools/methods.

5. Experience using Git and Azure DevOps

6. Experience in working in a Continuous Integration (CI) environment

7. Experience with Python for general purpose scripting

8. Good interpersonal & Communication skills.

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