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Principal Software Engineer
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About this role

At HiArc, we believe clients don’t need another vendor; they need a strategic partner who gets it. One who listens harder, thinks deeper, and builds smarter—around their needs, products, and goals. HiArc engineers and manufactures complex medical technologies with one goal in mind: creating the perfect fit for our clients. No off-the-shelf thinking. No compromises. Just a tailored, high-performance solution our clients need, the way they need it. That’s why HiArc is the most client-centered partner in the market. We fuse design, engineering, and manufacturing into a seamless, collaborative process—crafted entirely around our clients. We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, de-risking their processes and accelerating their path to market. And the result is a solution you won’t find anywhere else.

 

Join our team! We hire experts in hardware and software design, robotics, optics, fluidics, chemistry integration, motion and thermal control, risk management, supply chain management, performance testing, advanced manufacturing techniques, finance, human resources, sales, and marketing.

 

For more information, please visit HiArc.

 

Job Summary:

Are you a strong Principal Software Engineer who collaborates with other high quality, dedicated engineering professionals? Looking for purpose? You would have the opportunity to develop cutting edge Medical Device products that are used every day to improve people’s health and well-being.

This opportunity requires a driven engineer willing and able to tackle complex and challenging technical issues using their expertise and ingenuity. You will enjoy a culture that values hard work, creativity, and getting the job done; will work side by side with other dedicated engineers across a range of disciplines; and will know that the products that they take to market will ultimately make real improvements in people’s lives.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and deliver reliable, high quality, robust embedded and desktop software targeted to complex medical instruments meeting regulatory standards
  • Create, maintain, and review software project documents including software development plans, software configuration plans, and detailed software design documents
  • Participate in software project risk analysis and hazard analysis
  • Drive software requirements with other members of the software team as appropriate (team lead, architect, etc.) and proactively work to integrate with system requirements
  • Participate in Software Change Control Boards and participate in the investigation and resolution of software defects
  • Utilize software engineering best practices (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, static analysis, code reviews, design reviews, Doxygen documentation)
  • Develop software within Continuous Improvement development process
  • Improve Continuous Improvement process (recommend process improvements, software tools, and helper scripts)
  • Work cooperatively within the software group as well as across disciplines such as systems, electrical, optical and mechanical to deliver projects on-time and on budget

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline (master’s degree preferred)
  • 10 or more years of relevant experience developing software for complex instruments or devices that include motion control and fluidics
  • Demonstrated experience in object-oriented design methodology and programming languages, primarily C#, and C++
  • Understanding of revision control systems and issue tracking systems
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously (Good organizational and multi-tasking skills)
  • Demonstrated experience in software development lifecycle (Agile, Spiral), object-oriented design methodology
  • Design experience of software for hardware instruments / devices that include motion control interfaces
  • Experience with medical device regulatory standards such as 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 including experience with system risk / hazard analysis
  • Experience with software configuration tools for source code control issue tracking (Azure DevOps/Git)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Creative / innovative, able to think on your feet and work well given typical project schedules
  • Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Software time and cost estimation experience a plus
  • Experience as SW Team Leader is required
  • Experience working directly with customers
  • Experience with AI tools and their integration with software development

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer: 

  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

 

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. HiArc, an Elbit America company, is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 

If you encounter issues with your application, please email [email protected] 

 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Software Development,Embedded Software,C#,C++,Object-Oriented Design,Risk Analysis,Hazard Analysis,Software Configuration,Agile Methodology,Motion Control,Fluidics,Medical Device Standards,Leadership,Communication,Project Management,Continuous Improvement

About Elbit America

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products and system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1983

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and deliver high-quality embedded and desktop software for complex medical instruments. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure projects are completed on time and meet regulatory standards.

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As a Principal Software Engineer at Elbit America, you will: design, implement, and deliver high-quality embedded and desktop software for complex medical instruments. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure projects are completed on time and meet regulatory standards..

Why join Elbit America as a Principal Software Engineer?

Elbit America is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

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