Lead Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineer

Permanent ¦¦ Shannon ¦¦ Hybrid – 2 days onsite (flexible) ¦¦ Salary: DOE

TechHeads is currently seeking an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and verification of embedded control systems within a highly regulated environment. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development expertise, and experience working to aerospace-grade standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and verification of embedded software systems
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to embedded software engineers
• Drive requirements definition, architecture, and detailed design activities
• Lead code reviews, design reviews, and requirements reviews
• Develop and manage software plans (e.g., PSAC, SDP, SAS)
• Support and lead DO-178C compliance activities l
• Oversee system integration and verification processes (HIL/SIL)

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in C for embedded systems
• Solid understanding of:
  • Control theory (PID loops, feedback systems)
  • Embedded systems and microcontroller architecture
• Experience with motor control microcontrollers or DSP platforms (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000)
• Knowledge of PWM generation, ADC sampling, and real-time timing constraints
• Experience with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART)
• Experience working to aerospace standards such as DO-178C
• Hands-on experience with HIL/SIL testing environments
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex embedded systems
• Strong stakeholder and customer engagement experience

Desirable

• Exposure to simulation and modelling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
• 5–10+ years’ experience in embedded software design and verification
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and leading system-level integration