Senior Principal Embedded Real-Time Software Developer/Integrator (Remote)

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to design, develop, test, and integrate real-time embedded software for systems that include both hardware and FPGA-based firmware. This role is ideal for a technical leader with a deep background in embedded systems and a passion for innovation in complex, high-stakes domains like aerospace, robotics, medical, automotive, or IoT., * Architect, develop, test, and debug embedded real-time software solutions that integrate with firmware and hardware systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system requirements, improve testability, and ensure measurable, high-quality results.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in technical and professional skills.
• Contribute to program proposals, design reviews (preliminary and critical), and overall system architecture decisions.
• Apply Agile and Lean development practices in coordination with Product Owners, Chief Engineers, and IPT members.
• Support and/or lead software integration activities with mission assurance and safety-critical requirements in mind.

Software Development, Realtime Operating System, Technical Delivery, Technical Recruiting, Avionics, Software Development, Realtime Operating System, FPGA, Aerospace and Defense, Embedded Systems, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Significant experience developing and integrating real-time embedded software in hardware-constrained systems.
• Experience in at least one of the following industries: defense, aerospace, telecom, robotics, medical devices, automotive, or IoT.
• Proven ability to lead design efforts and work collaboratively in an IPT environment.
• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration, firmware interaction, and real-time operating constraints.
• Ability to obtain program-specific access (U.S. Citizenship required).

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs and work with cutting-edge embedded systems alongside world-class engineering talent. If you’re passionate about real-time systems and want to make a tangible impact, we invite you to join our team.

Spara Technologies delivers advanced engineering, staffing, and mission-focused solutions across energy, cyber, air, land, sea, and space domains. We combine the right people, proven processes, and specialized expertise to deliver results-ready to execute today. Driven by our commitment to the warfighter, we place their mission and success at the heart of everything we do.