Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer - Lead NPD & RTOS

Detector Electronics LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Det-Tronics, a leading industrial life-safety technology provider, seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware architecture and implementation for NPD and sustaining projects in Minneapolis. You will establish design execution processes, maintain traceability for regulated products, and collaborate with hardware teams to integrate firmware across the lifecycle.

The role requires 8+ years of embedded software experience in C/C++, RTOS proficiency, and a strong background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience developing embedded software/firmware using C/C++.
• 3+ years of experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level concepts into robust, maintainable firmware architectures.
• Capture and document requirements and rationale for regulated products to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and implement hardware/firmware integration strategies and diagnostic coverage.
• Work with Product Owners and stakeholders using Agile practices to maintain alignment and transparency throughout the development lifecycle.
• Adhere to and champion development processes, lead technical reviews, and implement source code that meets product requirements and complies with coding standards.
• Ensure all code is well-documented, rigorously tested, and version-controlled.
• Perform unit testing using IDEs, debuggers, emulators, and analyzers.
• Provide work breakdown plans and task estimates to support project planning and tracking.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning, identify competency and resource gaps, and implement plans to close the gaps.
• Develop metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies throughout the firmware

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

RTOS

Firmware development

Agile methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

UART

I2C

SPI

Ethernet

Job description

Det-Tronics, a leading industrial life-safety technology provider, seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware architecture and implementation for NPD and sustaining projects in Minneapolis. You will establish design execution processes, maintain traceability for regulated products, and collaborate with hardware teams to integrate firmware across the lifecycle.

The role requires 8+ years of embedded software experience in C/C++, RTOS proficiency, and a strong background in