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Principal Embedded Engineer

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Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, HonorVet Technologies, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Title/Level: Principal Embedded Engineer

Location: Lake Forest, CA

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

Interview Process: 2 rounds

5 days onsite

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 6 years hands on embedded software development experience

Description:

Must Have

  • Experience developing embedded software for medical devices according to FDA/ISO regulations (including IEC 62304) and writing supporting design and test documentation.
  • Proficient in migrating ARM legacy code to new ARM Boards. This includes creating bootloaders and application code as well as developing device drivers.
  • Experience with RTOS (CMX, ThreadX, or similar) and RTOS based applications and multi-threaded applications.
  • Proficient programming in C and C targeting embedded modules.
  • Experience with CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, ADC s and DAC s.
  • Strong debugging skills at component-level designs on the PCBA or within an integrated product.
  • Proficient in using lab equipment (logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, oscilloscopes and DVMs) to debug and troubleshoot designs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to meet project schedule and project milestones.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects with prioritizations aligned with project deliverables

Nice to Have

  • Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC).
  • Experience with simulation and debug tools (ex: CANoe, Lauterbach)
  • Experience with waveform generation, transducer signal sampling, motor control and other electromechanical control
  • Experience in using static analysis, unit testing and other tools/methods.
  • Experience using Git and Azure DevOps
  • Experience in working in a Continuous Integration (CI) environment
  • Experience with Python for general purpose scripting
  • Good interpersonal & Communication skills.

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