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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Northumberland

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Northumberland, NH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000 - $80,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, PIC Microcontroller, GXP
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/principal-embedded-software-engineer-northumberland-32232578

## About the Role

A senior embedded software engineer working at principal or lead level, still writing and reviewing production firmware in C and C++
Strong grounding in real time embedded systems, RTOS, microcontrollers and hardware interfaces, plus comfort working closely alongside electronics and mechanical colleagues
A history of technically leading complex products from concept through to delivery
Experience across more than one industry or technology, which is a big plus
Commercial awareness, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and make sound calls
Chartered status (CEng), or a genuine intent to get there
Presence and personality: you can explain a technical decision to a non technical stakeholder without either of you nodding offThe package

## Description

This is the top technical seat in the engineering team. You'll be the person engineers turn to when a problem is genuinely knotty, and the person customers trust when they ask how something will work. You'll define and champion good engineering practice and shape technical direction across product development. You'll support bids and concept work by spotting opportunities and risks early, and coach and mentor engineers, technicians and apprentices.