Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Medical Imaging

Hartmann Young Limited; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartmann Young Limited is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to shape the next generation of medical imaging tech. The role combines architecture, firmware development and mentoring, with ownership across new products and improvements to an imaging portfolio.

Responsibilities include leading embedded software architecture, real-time firmware, device drivers and interfaces. You will mentor engineers, drive Agile delivery and collaborate across hardware, product, testing and service

Qualifications

• Extensive embedded software development experience, typically 12+ years (or 10+ with a master’s).
• Expert C/C++ and assembly, strong architecture, multithreading and integration.
• Deep RTOS expertise and secure firmware updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design and development of embedded software for imaging products.
• Develop and optimize real-time firmware, drivers and interfaces for constrained systems.
• Own testing, debugging and corrective actions with documentation and risk support.
• Collaborate with hardware, product management, testing and service teams to translate requirements into products.
• Mentor engineers and improve development practices through Agile, CI and automation.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD

Tools

FreeRTOS

QNX

Zephyr

Job description

Marlborough, MA or Newark, DE | 3–4 days on-site per week

We are partnering with an established medical imaging business seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to shape its next generation of diagnostic technology.

This hands-on technical leadership role combines software architecture, firmware development and team mentoring, with ownership across new product development and improvements to an existing imaging portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design and development of embedded software for new and existing medical imaging products.
• Develop and optimize real-time firmware, device drivers and hardware interfaces, ensuring reliable performance in resource-constrained systems.
• Own software testing, debugging and corrective actions, maintaining clear technical documentation and supporting product risk assessments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering, product management, testing and service teams to translate requirements into dependable commercial products.
• Mentor engineers and improve development practices through Agile delivery, continuous integration and automation.

Requirements

• Extensive embedded software development experience, typically 12+ years, or 10+ with a master’s degree or 8+ with a PhD.
• Expert C/C++ and assembly programming skills, with strong software architecture, multithreading and hardware/software integration experience.
• Deep RTOS expertise, such as FreeRTOS, QNX or Zephyr, including low-level firmware, board initialization, communication protocols and secure firmware updates.
• Direct experience developing medical imaging products within a regulated environment; familiarity with IEC 62304, software risk management and DICOM/HL7 would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers, resolve complex technical problems and communicate effectively across technical and commercial teams.

The employer’s identity and further product details will be shared during a confidential discussion.