Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Job Summary Seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for a high growth DoW contractor in the Melbourne, FL area. The Principal Embedded Software Engineer would be responsible for defining software architecture, leading execution of complex embedded software projects, and driving technical decisions across multiple disciplines. This role combines deep hands‑on technical expertise with project leadership responsibilities. The individual is expected to function as an individual contributor while also leading small software teams, coordinating technical execution, assigning work, monitoring progress, managing technical risks, and communicating project status to engineering and program leadership. Location: Melbourne, Florida | Job type: Permanent | Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 per year | Work hours: 8am to 4pm | Education: Bachelors (required). Responsibilities Define software architectures for complex embedded systems and mission‑critical products. Lead technical strategy, design reviews, and architectural decisions. Serve as the technical authority for software development activities. Drive technical solutions involving processors, FPGAs, sensors, imaging systems, networking, and embedded platforms. Evaluate technologies, tools, frameworks, and development approaches. Lead root‑cause investigations for complex system‑level issues. Lead small software development teams while remaining an active contributor. Translate program objectives into executable software development plans. Break down project work into tasks and assign responsibilities across team members. Track execution against schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables. Identify, communicate, and mitigate technical and program risks. Coordinate software activities across systems, hardware, FPGA, verification, manufacturing, and program teams. Provide regular project status, risks, and recovery plans to engineering management and program leadership. Support staffing, workload balancing, and technical mentoring activities. Qualifications Experience level: Experienced Minimum 8 years of experience Education: Bachelors (required) Skills Embedded Software Design Embedded Embedded Software Integration Embedded Coding Embedded Software Full Lifecycle Software Architecture Embedded Software Testing C C++ Embedded C Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. #J-18808-Ljbffr