Principal Electrical Engineer

Overview

• Drive innovation as a Principal Electrical Engineer, leading advanced embedded systems design for robotics and autonomous technologies.
• Serve as a technical authority, shaping architecture and engineering strategies across multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop high-performance, reliable firmware for mission-critical applications in cutting-edge environments.
• Collaborate on electrical and firmware co-design for microcontroller-based control systems and power electronics.
• Optimize real-time embedded software to meet stringent latency, reliability, and performance standards.
• Ensure seamless integration across sensors, actuators, and control hardware for robust system functionality.
• Establish rigorous testing and validation strategies to meet demanding industry standards.
• Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation within the organization.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Architect and implement embedded firmware systems from concept through production stages.
• Lead schematic development for microcontroller-based systems, power conversion, and motor drives.
• Develop real-time, safety-critical embedded software with exceptional reliability and performance.
• Drive integration across sensors, actuators, and control hardware for scalable operations.
• Execute advanced testing methodologies and validation processes for mission-critical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware/software issues across the system stack.
• Influence cross-functional architecture and engineering direction as a recognized technical authority.
• Elevate engineering standards and mentor senior engineers within the organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical design and embedded firmware development.
• Expertise in microcontroller-based systems, power electronics, and motor control technologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, and kernel customization for specialized platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols like TCP/IP, CAN, UART, and I2C.
• Proven ability to optimize embedded software for low latency and high performance.
• Familiarity with safety certification standards and regulatory requirements in relevant industries.