Senior Embedded Software Engineer1

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Detector Electronics seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead firmware design, implementation, and testing across the product lifecycle. You will own the software architecture and drive design execution with cross-functional teams, applying Agile practices to maintain alignment and transparency.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 5+ years in embedded C/C++, 2+ years RTOS experience, and strong debugging skills using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware design, implementation and testing across the product lifecycle.
• Own software architecture and design execution, along with processes, tools, and metrics.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate hardware/firmware and diagnostics.
• Work with Product Owners and stakeholders using Agile practices to maintain alignment.
• Ensure code is documented, tested, and version-controlled.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

RTOS experience

Firmware debugging

Agile/DevOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

JTAG/SWD debugging

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Minneapolis MN

Duration: Long term

Client: Detector Electronics

Job Description

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will lead the firmware design, implementation and test aspects of products throughout their entire lifecycle. The chosen candidate will own the software architecture and design execution, along with processes, tools, and metrics used for product development programs.

Key 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 tools such as IDEs, debuggers, emulators, communication analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Provide work breakdown plans and task estimates to support project planning and tracking.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies throughout the firmware development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Background in regulated industries (e.g., medical, industrial safety, automotive).
• Experience with HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) protocols and devices.
• Skilled in using firmware debugging tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers (e.g., UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet).
• Proven ability to deliver firmware across the full development lifecycle—from requirements capture to design, implementation, and validation.
• Proficient in Agile development and DevOps tools such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience contributing to FMEAs and implementing risk mitigation strategies in firmware.
• Strong communication and writing skills for collaboration with project stakeholders (Product Managers, Customers, and other Engineers).
• Skilled in collaborating with other engineers to distill market needs into defined technical requirements and system/subsystem/module architectures.
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of leading process improvement effort
• HART protocol can be found in the process control industry. Experience with these protocols is a nice-to-have but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate middleware and perform advanced debugging activities.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle: requirements gathering →firmware implementation → testing → debugging.
• Collaborate closely with firmware engineers, systems engineers, and electrical engineering teams.

Required Experience

• Strong background in C programming.
• Proven experience in RTOS and embedded systems environments.
• Demonstrated ability in debugging
• Excellent communication skills and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Familiarity with HART and/or LON protocols.
• Experience in regulated industries.
• Senior‑level background: 5–15 years preferred, open to Principal-level candidates.