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# Embedded Software Architect

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Chillicothe, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Software, IP Pbx, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Information Technology, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3343341742&tx=DT10899UTT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
 * 8+ years of experience in software, systems, or embedded engineering, including architecture or technical leadership responsibilities.
 * Experience designing and delivering embedded or edge-compute systems.
 * Strong background in Linux-based embedded systems and system-level software design.
 * Experience with hardware/software integration, including compute, display, audio, or similar device components.
 * Experience with machine, vehicle, or industrial interfaces, such as CAN/J1939/CDL or similar environments.
 * Experience designing systems with safety, compliance, or functional constraints.
 * Familiarity with AI-enabled applications, preferably grounded assistant or RAG-style systems.
 * Experience with OTA, diagnostics, logging, telemetry, and device management for connected products.
 * Strong documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional technical leadership skills.
 * Strong communication skills.
 * Proficient in C/C++ and Python programming.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience with NVIDIA Orin / Jetson or similar edge AI platforms.
 * Experience with voice systems, including ASR, TTS, and in-cab audio integration.
 * Experience with HMI for industrial, automotive, or heavy-equipment applications.
 * background in heavy equipment, automotive, industrial IoT, robotics, or connected machinery.
 * Experience with cybersecurity architecture for connected embedded systems.
 * Experience with aftermarket or retrofit products.
 * Familiarity with technical content grounding using manuals, service documentation, or fault data.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Architect / Technical Lead to define and lead the technical architecture for an aftermarket In-Cab AI Assistant platform for heavy equipment. This innovative solution includes dedicated compute, a secondary display, voice-first interaction, machine integration, grounded Q&A, and connected-device capabilities such as OTA updates, logging, and diagnostics. The role involves setting the end-to-end architecture while ensuring the solution adheres to safety, compliance, and security constraints., * Define and evolve the end-to-end system architecture across embedded compute, display, audio, machine interfaces, assistant services, OTA, logging, and diagnostics.

 * Provide technical leadership across discovery, implementation, integration, optimization, and release readiness.
 * Translate program objectives and constraints into architecture, design decisions, and technical priorities.
 * Ensure the solution remains within defined safety boundaries, including no AI-driven machine movement and no bypass of existing confirmation patterns.
 * Guide machine integration, grounded assistant behavior, and non-functional requirements such as latency, boot time, offline behavior, and reliability.
 * Produce architecture artifacts, interface definitions, and technical decision records.
 * Support troubleshooting, supplier coordination, and technical risk reduction across the program.


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