Senior Embedded Systems Architect

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Embedded Systems Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, with a focus on designing high-reliability architectures for medical devices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design and development of embedded hardware and firmware systems, spanning microcontroller and microprocessor-based solutions. This includes architecting and overseeing development of embedded systems that use 32-bit microcontrollers and application processors.

Additionally, the candidate will drive the complete product lifecycle, from concept to release, and long-term maintenance. They will collaborate with hardware, software, quality, and regulatory teams to translate product requirements and constraints into robust system architectures.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or industrial safety. They will be proficient in C and C++ for real-time, safety-critical, and low-level systems, and have a deep expertise in embedded Linux development, including Yocto, Buildroot, kernel customization, and driver integration.

The successful candidate will also have strong experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX) and bare-metal firmware, as well as a proven background in technical consulting or client-facing product development roles.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and oversee development of embedded systems that use 32-bit microcontrollers and application processors.
• Drive the complete product lifecycle - concept, requirements capture, architecture, design, implementation, verification, release, and long-term maintenance.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, quality, and regulatory teams to translate product requirements and constraints into robust system architectures.
• Lead firmware development in C and C++ for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded-Linux targets, including board support packages, bootloaders, and secure update mechanisms.
• Define board-level hardware architecture - power, sensing, and communication subsystems (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, cellular).
• Perform system bring-up, low-level debugging, and integration of BSPs, device drivers, and middleware.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and cybersecurity guidance (AAMI TIR57, FDA Premarket Cybersecurity).
• Lead risk-management activities, including hazard analysis, FMEA, and verification / validation planning and execution.
• Evaluate and recommend embedded platforms, SoCs, and communication protocols that best meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Conduct design and code reviews, establish best practices, and mentor junior engineers.
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation: system architecture specifications, design rationales, test protocols, and risk analyses.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development, preferably in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or industrial safety.
• Proficient in C and C++ for real-time, safety-critical, and low-level systems.
• Deep expertise in embedded Linux development, including Yocto, Buildroot, kernel customization, and driver integration.
• Strong experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX) and bare-metal firmware.
• Proven background in technical consulting or client-facing product development roles.
• Solid understanding of ARM Cortex-M/A architectures, embedded security, and peripheral interfaces.
• Skilled in using debugging and diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
• Familiar with relevant standards and regulatory frameworks, including IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and FDA software validation.
• Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa) and embedded cybersecurity practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach to innovation.