Principal Engineer

At Critical Software we genuinely believe that our people are what makes us what we are.  At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what´s possible. Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, it is more than a business: we are a community with a keen sense of purpose, values, and togetherness. 

Our engineering excellence ensures that we are a partner to world leaders in markets such as Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Energy, Lifescience, Medtech, Rail and Space, among others. 

Now we are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to expand our presence in the North American market. This new position is an excellent opportunity for motivated software engineering professionals who enjoy and thrive in a flexible, goal-driven, trans-Atlantic environment. If you are looking for the opportunity to create your own future success with a well-established organization, we would like to hear from you. 

We are always on the lookout for bright and ambitious individuals to join us. 

Job Facts & Figures: 

Engineering: 

• Deep full-lifecycle software development experience, focus on embedded systems; from initial requirements elicitation to design, coding, testing, documentation, implementation, integration and training.
  
• Be able to act as a Product Owner in an agile engineering team. 
• (Temporarily) lead an engineering team. 
• Interact with key decision-makers in the engineering, software development, and R&D departments of existing and potentially new clients. 
• Create the technical and project-related sections of tailored proposals to meet specific client needs. 

Business Development: 

• Support the business development team in identifying and generating leads through channels like social media, events, and networking. 
• Understand the software engineering services landscape and our competitive advantages. 
  
• Support client negotiations and address objections whenever technical questions are being touched. 
• Collaborate with business development and delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility. 
• Meet or exceed technical sales objectives, contributing to company growth. 

Qualifications: 

• College or equivalent degree in Software/Electronical/Electrical/Medical Engineering or a related field. 
• Proven track record with a minimum of 3 years of experience in principal engineering, focus on embedded systems, or a similar function. 
• Knowledge of North American Medtech market (Automotive or Aerospace are a plus). 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Competitive base salary with commission structure and quarterly bonus. 
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, and retirement plans. 
• Annual trips to international Critical Software offices (e.g., Lisbon/Portugal, Munich/Germany, Southampton/UK). 
• Opportunity for career advancement within a rapidly growing company. 
• Candidate will need his/her own transportation; mileage plus expenses for business development will be reimbursed. 
• Visa sponsorship not available. 

If you are an initiative-taking individual who wants to grow your engineering career and have potential in a super-progressive company, Critical Software has great opportunities for you.