Freelance Embedded System Software Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: sr Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled sr Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for electro-mechanical medical devices and equipment. In this role, you will be the primary technical contact for customer discussions regarding embedded software and firmware, and you will lead development decisions across assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions.
• Assist in defining and organizing requirements and producing specifications.
• Implement source code that meets product requirements and complies with coding standards.
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure and maintain source code quality.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, code, and other artifacts.
• Provide timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues.
• Assist in creating and maintaining product documentation, including requirements, specifications, design, development, integration, test procedures, and verification test activities.
• Coordinate the configuration and release of embedded software/firmware.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of software design, development, debugging, and testing practices.
• Experience in embedded software design, implementation, and testing.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, and/or C programming.
• Understanding of multitasking and device driver complexities.
• Experience with Qt or other GUI toolkits.
• Unit and module level software testing experience.
• Software architecture and design experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with embedded real-time systems and microprocessor-based development.
• Knowledge of microcontroller and electrical engineering.
• Experience in embedded Linux.
• Experience in medical device embedded software development.

Work Environment

The work environment follows a hybrid schedule, with a target of four days in the office per week and some flexibility. The office is located in a new building in Maple Grove, primarily set in a cubicle setting, with opportunities to work hands-on with devices.

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Maple Grove,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

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