Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Job Summary:We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, embedded systems and networking. This position is focused on the role of principal software engineering in the design and development of embedded systems.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and implement scalable, modular, and maintainable embedded software architectures.
• Guide teams in developing firmware and software for microcontrollers, DSPs, and SoCs.
• Lead the selection of software frameworks, operating systems (RTOS, Linux, or bare-metal), and development tools.
• Ensure software designs meet real-time performance, power efficiency, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize system performance and resource utilization.
• Establish best practices for software development, including modularity, reusability, and design patterns.

Skills and/or Experience Needed:

• PhD or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the field of Software Development, with at least 3 years in an architectural role.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly language for embedded systems
• Expertise in embedded operating systems (RTOS, Linux, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.).
• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, RISC-V, etc.), SoCs, and FPGAs.
• Strong knowledge of real-time systems, multi-threading, and low-level programming.
• Experience with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, etc.).
• Familiarity with software development tools (Git, GCC, Vivado, IAR, etc.).
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, JavaScript a plus

Technical Leadership & Collaboration:

• Provide mentorship and technical direction to software engineers.
• Work closely with product managers, hardware engineers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into robust system designs.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and design validation.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKom people internally as well as working effectively with suppliers and customers
• Ability to effectively present information in team meetings and design reviews, as needed

Other Abilities:

• Ability to communicate calmly in a well thought out response, verbal and written
• Must have strong problem-solving abilities

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance

 Physical Demands: 

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data.
• This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus.
• While performing duties to this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend.
• May occasionally lift and/or move parts, files or boxes up to 40 pounds.
• May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended work hours.
• May be required to sit for extended lengths of time.
• Must be able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials and chemicals.

Salary Range  - $130k - $170k
Generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holiday, Bonus plan.
ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.