Electrical & Computer Engineering
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
$170,000 to $216,000 a year
The employer is a defense technology company developing sensors, communications and mission systems.
As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the electrical & computer engineering team works. This position is based in Fort Worth, TX. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Fort Worth location.
What you’ll do
- Write device drivers for sensors, communication buses and peripherals
- Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests
- Develop firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller-based products
- Debug at the board level with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and JTAG
- Bring up new hardware with the electrical engineering team
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Strong C programming skills for resource-constrained systems
- Experience with an RTOS or bare-metal firmware
- Ability to read schematics and datasheets
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy or other wireless stacks
- Experience in a regulated industry (medical, automotive, aerospace)
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Fort Worth, TX is $170,000 – $216,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
- Paid parental leave
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
