Principal Software or Systems Engineer

15 hours ago

Boston, MA, United States Kaav Inc. Full time
Job Title: Principal Software or Systems Engineer (Embedded Systems)
Location: Greater Boston, MA (5 days onsite - relocation offered)
Employment Type: Full-Time/Direct (W2)
Visa: US Citizen or Green Card only (No sponsorship)
Domain: Class III Medical Device - Electronic
Experience Required: 10-25 years (exception: 6+ years if candidate meets all requirements)
Interview Process: 2 Teams meetings + onsite interview (client pays travel expenses)
Position Overview

We are seeking a Principal Systems Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced embedded systems for Class III medical devices. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded C development, combined with an electrical engineering background. This role requires ownership from concept through final integration, working in a safety-critical, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded software for Class III medical devices.
  • Work closely with Electrical Engineers and Systems Engineers on hardware-software integration.
  • Perform bare-metal and RTOS-based real-time embedded C programming.
  • Manage full system integration, including sensor integration and hardware-software interfacing.
  • Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and safety-critical design standards.
  • Collaborate on system verification, validation, and testing processes.
  • Document design decisions, system architecture, and technical specifications.
Required Qualifications
  • Experience: 10-25 years (minimum 6+ years if meeting all core requirements).
  • Technical Skills:
    • Embedded C (bare-metal and RTOS-based development)
    • Real-time embedded systems
    • Hardware-software interfacing
    • Sensor integration
  • Domain Knowledge: Class III medical devices and safety-critical systems.
  • Integration Experience: Collaborating with EE and Systems teams for board bring-up and hardware debugging.
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and low-level firmware development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in electronic medical device product development.
  • Knowledge of FDA Class III regulatory requirements and documentation.
  • Board bring-up experience.
  • Familiarity with medical device communication protocols and diagnostic tools.
Education
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Advanced coursework or research in embedded systems, real-time systems, or medical device development preferred.

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