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Terex Corporation · 3 months ago

Principle Member of Technical Staff, Embedded Systems

USA, TX, Austin

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer dedicated to improving lives through innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff specializing in Embedded Systems to lead the development of an automotive IoT platform, driving architecture, design, and validation of high-performance hardware for real-world applications.

ConstructionEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureManufacturingRecyclingShippingTransportation

Responsibilities

Defined system architecture for ruggedized IoT devices integrating CAN/J1939, GNSS, IMU, cameras, and other automotive-grade sensors

Oversee embedded Linux and STM32 microcontroller firmware development, including device drivers, communication protocols, and OTA update strategy

Lead hardware design reviews, component selection, and qualification for automotive and heavy-duty environments (9-32V, IP-rated enclosures, etc.)

Ensure security and compliance for edge-to-cloud data flows (VPN, TLS, SOC2 considerations)

Manage and mentor a team of engineers across hardware, firmware, and test disciplines

Provide technical direction, performance coaching, and career development to build a high-performing, cross-functional team

Drive the full product lifecycle: requirements definition, design, prototyping, validation, and production release

Coordinate with cloud, field engineering, AI/vision, and product management teams to align device capabilities with business goals

Establish and enforce engineering best practices for documentation, code quality, and design for manufacturability

Serve as the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders, external vendors, and strategic partners

Present design trade-offs, risk assessments, and project status to executive leadership

Architect and design ECAD and MCAD solutions according to customers’ needs

Design multilayer PCBs with high-speed digital, analog, and RF components (e.g. LTE, GNSS, Ethernet, CAN, USB)

Validate designs through schematic review, layout verification, and lab bring-up

Design and build solutions in conjunction with predetermined requirements analysis, but challenge and question potential gaps in analysis

Collaborate with mechanical and industrial product teams to ensure environmental robustness (IP67+, vibration, thermal)

Design and support custom test fixtures for board-level and system-level validation

Travel up to 15% is required for this position

Qualification

Embedded systems designAutomotive IoT platformLinux firmware developmentHardware design reviewsECADMCAD solutionsMultilayer PCB designSecurity complianceAltium DesignerSolidWorksTeam managementAnalytical skillsPythonJiraConfluenceCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

10+ years of embedded systems experience, with significant time in automotive, industrial IoT, or ruggedized hardware environments

Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex hardware and firmware products to market

Deep knowledge of Linux (Buildroot/Yocto), microcontroller firmware (STM32 or similar), CAN/J1939, GNSS, LTE, and camera interfaces

Strong understanding of security, reliability, and safety standards for automotive/industrial applications

Excellent communication skills and ability to influence engineering, operations, and executive teams

Understanding of Autonomous vehicles and semi-autonomous vehicles architecture and working with vendors to integrate our system

Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar EDA tools

Knowledge with SolidWorks or similar MCAD tools

Strong organizational and planning skills, mathematical (statistical) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills

Comfort working under limited supervision and handling routine matters on your own initiative

Preferred

Experience with the design and manufacturing of board level hardware for Digital Camera, DVR, Monitors products

Ability to drive our roadmap for sensor fusion for sensors like cameras, radar, lidar and high-speed connectivity and real time edge computing

Meets/exceeds 3rd Eye's leadership principles requirements for this role

Meets/exceeds 3rd Eye's functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Telematic and Controller Area Network (CAN) knowledge (J1939/OBD-II) is a plus

Basic knowledge of a programming language such as Python to aid in automation is a plus

Experience with Jira and Confluence

Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Paid vacation

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company

Terex Corporation

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Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry.

Founded in 1968

Westport, Connecticut, USA

5001-10000 employees