Principal Software Engineer/Technical Lead - R&D
Principal Software Engineer/Technical Lead - R&D
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Job Description
Boston Engineering is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer to guide and execute software development within our Maritime Intelligence Business. In this role you will lead efforts that directly support the commercialization and standardization of advanced maritime technologies aligned with our long-term strategic roadmap. This is a leadership opportunity that blends technical depth with vision ownership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
You will be responsible for both tactical execution and strategic software leadership streamlining and standardizing development practices across projects. Your work will enable faster delivery higher quality and greater adaptability across a range of cutting-edge maritime systems often integrating embedded software hardware and control systems.
This role is restricted to US persons (i.e. US citizens permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Boston Engineering will require proof of status prior to employment.
Proven ability to:
- Lead the design development and optimization of embedded software for robotic or autonomous systems
- Architect and implement robust software solutions tightly integrated with hardware sensors and control systems
- Ensure software meets demanding real-time performance reliability and safety requirements
- Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering culture that promotes continuous learning and improvement
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Lead technical design reviews facilitate in-depth discussions and contribute to long-term roadmap planning
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies tools and industry trends relevant to embedded and maritime systems
- Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks offering practical solutions to maintain momentum
Required experience:
- Proficient with industry-standard software development tools version control and debugging environments
- Demonstrated success in fast-paced technically demanding and customer-oriented settings
- Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams including systems electrical and mechanical engineers
- Excellent organizational written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. Person status required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Willingness to travel occasionally as project needs require
If this sounds like the right challenge for you apply today!
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related discipline (Masters degree preferred)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded software development including 3 years in a technical or team lead role
- Proficiency in C and C for embedded systems; experience with ROS2 Java Python Zephyr OS and Ubuntu 22
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) is a strong plus
- Hands-on experience with common communication protocols including I2C Ethernet serial and GPIO
- Background in robotics uncrewed systems and military platforms including software development on embedded targets such as STM32 x86 PIC32 and ARM architectures
- Skilled in CI/CD pipelines and modern development toolchains
- Strong experience in authoring and reviewing software requirements specifications and design documentation and leading effective technical design reviews
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and CMMI quality frameworks
- Experience with maritime systems including relevant sensors and communications is desirable
- Familiarity with cloud-based environments and network/server-based data workflows for offload analysis and management is a plus
- Exposure to uncrewed systems navigation localization and autonomy technologies is beneficial
What Sets You Apart:
- A strong interest in identifying new business opportunities including contributing to proposal development
- Experience or academic background in machine learning computer vision or artificial intelligence (AI)
- Familiarity with safety-critical software development and applicable certification standards
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices
- Understanding of government contracting processes including technical requirements documentation standards and stakeholder communication
- Experience working within or supporting quality management systems (QMS)
Additional Information :
Location: Office-based role in Waltham MA
Reports to: General Manager Maritime Intelligence Business
Salary Range: The final salary offer will be based on individual education skills and experience.
**No relocation**
We offer a full employee benefit plan including a matching 401 (k) plan in an open energetic working environment that fosters strong client relationships and an entrepreneurial team spirit.
**Your application will not be considered complete without a submitted writing sample.**
**Please ensure you have a link to your GitHub or website on your application to share with our hiring managers.**
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
