Sr Embedded Software Engineer

SIG SAUER Careers•Sanford, NC

About The Position

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for developing moderate to complex software system designs for new products as well as design improvements to legacy products. They will exercise sound engineering judgement, present analysis summaries which support design decisions, and coaching R&D staff. The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer is a technical leader that takes on ownership of significant subsystems, drives architectural decisions, and leads development through the full product lifecycle. They bring deep expertise in real-time constraints, embedded optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring software quality and maintainability. The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer works both independently and in a team environment with Software Engineers, Design Engineers, NPI Managers, and Test Technicians. They frequently initiate collaboration with all departments within R&D.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, and 7-10 years of previous experience as a Software Engineer required.
Deep expertise in embedded systems architecture, real-time software development, and low-level hardware/software integration.
Proficient in designing scalable and maintainable software solutions, optimizing system performance, and leading technical reviews.
Advanced knowledge of communication protocols, debugging tools, and development environments such as VS Code, along with mastery of Git for version control, collaboration, driving technical innovation, and influence of software development strategies across projects.
Expert in PX4/Ardupilot and other open source autopilot software/firmware.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Project and Visio.
Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
Classwork and practical software engineering design experience.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in schematic, mathematical or diagram form.
Lead the evaluation and integration of third-party tools while collaborating closely with external development teams to create custom software solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, optimizing technical performance, and considering cost efficiency in decision-making.
Ability to define and resolve problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing solutions.
Ability to write and review reports and procedures, and effectively present information to team members and management.

Nice To Haves

Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.

Responsibilities

Architect and optimize complex software components, applying best practices in design patterns, performance, and scalability to meet evolving product requirements.
Lead process improvements to enhance development efficiency, code maintainability, and team collaboration.
Ensure compliance with software development methodology
Contribute technical leadership to R&D projects in a team setting to meet project cost targets, budget requirements and delivery dates.
Develop verification test plans, check the accuracy of test results, and draw logical conclusions.
Lead release coordination efforts, ensuring smooth deployments and rollback strategies.
Improve CI/CD pipelines, optimize automation, and mentor less senior engineers on release best practices.
Design advanced software solutions for manufactured systems, focusing on optimization, scalability, and system architecture.
Lead development and ensure best practices for reliability and efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement in technical information such as software design documentation, architecture diagrams, code standards, technical specifications, and test procedures to evaluate, support, and enhance product design and development processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and innovating at the appropriate competency level.
Provide expert technical assistance across the company, collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex software issues, drive technical solutions, and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
Identify the underlying causes of software issues or system failures.
Analyze logs, trace errors, and diagnose software bugs, aiming to resolve issues that affect the functionality and performance of the software.
Assume technical ownership within the SIG NPI (New Product Introduction) process.
Design and schematic drawing checker for other Software Engineers in R&D.
Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers, sharing expertise and promoting collaboration across teams and disciplines.
Travel as business needs dictate; some international travel is required.
Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.