On-Site Principal Embedded Systems Architect

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Global workforce solutions leader

People-first environment

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for an on-site role in Melbourne, FL. You will define software architectures for complex embedded systems, lead technical decisions, and supervise small teams while contributing hands-on.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in embedded software and 3+ years in leadership, with strong C/C++ skills and experience in Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux. Expect a direct placement with a 9x80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in team leadership.

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.
• 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.
• Develop, integrate, debug, and verify embedded software.
• Perform code reviews and maintain software quality standards.
• Support customer demonstrations, field activities, integration events, and technical reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Bare-Metal

FreeRTOS

Embedded Linux

Zynq MPSoC

Job description

Acara Solutions seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for an on-site role in Melbourne, FL. You will define software architectures for complex embedded systems, lead technical decisions, and supervise small teams while contributing hands-on.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in embedded software and 3+ years in leadership, with strong C/C++ skills and experience in Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux. Expect a direct placement with a 9x80 schedule.