Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer (Linux, EtherCAT, Robotics)

Full Spectrum partners with leading companies in MedTech to develop cutting-edge software for medical devices. With projects focused on embedded systems, mobile apps, robotics, engineers at Full Spectrum love the challenge of working with clients on products that have a meaningful impact. Working across different client projects with a wide range of technologies, a career at Full Spectrum offers both technical and professional growth opportunities.

Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer (Linux, EtherCAT, Robotics)

The Principal Embedded C++ Software Engineer (Linux, EtherCAT, Robotics) will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of products, including complex medical devices, robotics, and industrial equipment.  This position requires deep expertise in C++, a strong background in real-time control systems, and proven experience with the EtherCAT protocol for high-speed, deterministic communication. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Take a key role in a fast-paced cross-functional team

·        Collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and make critical design decisions

·        Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, code review, unit testing, integration, and verification

·        Collaborate closely with the cross functional team to define interfaces, integrate actuators/sensors, and troubleshoot system-level performance issues

·        Implement software features for safety monitoring and fault handling in accordance with industrial safety standards

·        Create and maintain detailed software documentation

·        Execute with minimal guidance and provide technical oversight and guidance for other team members

KEY SKILLS:

·  Experience designing, developing and testing production-level embedded software in C++ for safety-critical systems

·        10+ years’ experience and expert proficiency in modern C++ and object-oriented design principles

·        Demonstrated, hands-on experience with the EtherCAT protocol for high-speed industrial control or robotics

·        Strong understanding of real-time concepts, thread synchronization, memory management, and performance tuning on Linux

·        Strong experience with modern SDLC processes (unit testing, static analysis, CI/CD)

·        Strong familiarity with modern software development tools (Git, SVN, or other industry-standard source control)

·        Experience using Agile techniques, including task / issue management

·        Demonstrated commitment to high quality

·        Strong oral and written communication skills

·        Highly motivated, self-disciplined, independent and results oriented

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

·  Experience with industrial safety standards and designing software for functional safety

·        Experience with Yocto

·        Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines