Job Title: Embedded Systems Architect Lead Specialist
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Architect Lead Specialist to drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge embedded systems for our projects. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, providing architectural guidance and leadership across the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the architecture, design, and development of embedded systems for complex applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and software engineers to define system requirements and ensure technical feasibility.
• Develop and enforce best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines for embedded software development.
• Evaluate new technologies, components, and platforms to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Oversee integration and testing of embedded systems to ensure functionality, stability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor and guide development teams, providing technical leadership and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct performance analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations for complex system issues.
• Support project planning, estimation, and risk management for embedded system initiatives.
Required Skills And Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in embedded systems design, architecture, and development.
• Strong expertise in embedded C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers, and hardware-software integration.
• Hands-on experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, device drivers, and low-level firmware development.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with hardware design concepts, PCB design constraints, and signal integrity issues.
• Experience in performance optimization, debugging, and profiling embedded systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration capabilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements for embedded systems is a plus.
