Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development

Description

The company builds embedded real-time software and needs a lead engineer to guide the work on its products.

You will lead other engineers while taking part in every stage of software delivery, from planning and requirements through to certification and release.

The software covers applications and low-level infrastructure such as device drivers, boot loaders, board support packages, operating systems and built-in test.

The role is based in Grand Rapids, MI, with at least three days a week in the office, Tuesday to Thursday. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design the software architecture and define the interfaces and APIs between hardware and applications.
• Write software requirements, along with the matching test cases and test procedures.
• Lead implementation, debugging and integration, and build your own test applications.
• Own scope, schedule, cost, technical direction and quality of the software deliverable.
• Track progress with defined metrics and earned value, and report it.
• Work with colleagues across the global team, both remote and on site.
• Apply software reuse strategies across a product line.
• Run trade studies on operating systems, hypervisors and development or verification tools.
• Help choose the technologies, processes and tools that meet product needs and move the architecture forward.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 6 years of experience in software engineering.
• Desired: a master's degree in an engineering-related field from an accredited university or college.
• Desired: experience with software development processes and certification standards.
• Desired: skill in C, C++, Ada, Python, scripting languages and XML.
• Desired: experience with model-based design using UML.
• Desired: experience with multicore systems.
• Desired: experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Integrity and Linux, and with hypervisor technologies.
• Desired: familiarity with tools such as DOORS, ALM / RTC, Enterprise Architect (EA), GEARS, JIRA, GIT, Jenkins, Gradle, SIMICS, QA-C and KEPM.
• Desired: experience with automated software build and test, continuous integration and software metrics.

Conditions

U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

The role involves U.S. export-controlled information, so you must prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, a U.S. citizen, or someone granted asylee or refugee status under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Only people legally authorized to work in the United States will be hired.

Employment is conditional on passing a drug screen where applicable. Random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing may also apply.

The base pay range is $95,000.00 to $127,000.00 USD per year. Final pay depends on factors such as experience, education and skill set.

The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a percentage of base salary or commission under the plan.

The posting is expected to close on 11/30/26.

The company can change or end its benefit plans at any time, and this posting is not an employment contract.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a health coach and a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program for assessment, counseling and referrals.
• HealthAhead programs supporting physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid time off for vacation and illness.
• An extensive corporate relocation package for eligible candidates.