Senior Embedded Firmware Architect for Safety Systems

Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Safety Solutions, including Det-Tronics, seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware design, implementation, and testing across New Product Development and sustaining programs. You will own software architecture, drive integration with hardware, and ensure rigorous documentation and testing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of embedded development in C/C++, 2+ years with RTOS, and strong collaboration skills with Product Owners and hardware teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded software/firmware development using C/C++.
• 2+ years of experience with RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level concepts into robust firmware architectures.
• Capture and document requirements for regulated products to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define hardware/firmware integration strategies.
• Work with Product Owners using Agile practices to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Adhere to development processes and lead technical reviews to meet product requirements.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

Job description

Spectrum Safety Solutions, including Det-Tronics, seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware design, implementation, and testing across New Product Development and sustaining programs. You will own software architecture, drive integration with hardware, and ensure rigorous documentation and testing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of embedded development in C/C++, 2+ years with RTOS, and strong collaboration skills with Product Owners and hardware teams.