Principal Engineer, Software Lead, SFA

Aspire to look to the future with purpose. A global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, Hospira is Advancing Wellness™ by developing, manufacturing, and marketing industry-leading hospital products and technology solutions. As important as what we do is how we do it. Hospira takes great care to hire, develop, and keep the right people - people of integrity who are motivated to take ownership of their careers, people who embody our values and entrepreneurial spirit. Principal Engineer, Software Lead, SFAIn this role you will work closely with software engineers to identify requirements-related issues, explore alternative resolutions and represent the software team when presenting the issues to a cross-functional team consisting of Technical Spec Writers, Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, Program, Software Development and Software Test Management.Other responsibilities: Oversee platform software design and system architecture covering features, functionality, reliability and performance Manage and coordinate resources to achieve program objectives across a team consisting of permanent Hospira engineers as well as external technology and solution partners Define product and software and process development requirements Identify, assess and mitigate risk, including the creation of hazards analysis documents, failure modes and effects criticality analysis documentation Identify approaches, make recommendations and implement advanced control methodologies, including software, electrical and electromechanical design and developmentTo be successful in this position, you must possess: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required, Master's degree is preferred Minimum of 7+ years experience in software and systems engineering, including extensive functional and project management experience in software development for embedded applications 7+ years of embedded software design & development experience; strong knowledge of real-time operating systems, real-time kernels, device drivers and board support packages Experience in embedded user interface design and development, including performance constraints in an embedded environment Strong knowledge of object oriented analysis and design methodologies Hands-on experience using OO case tools Experience using development tools such as emulators, logic analyzers and case tools Experience leading product definition efforts, software development, software testing and project planning Strong verbal and written communication skills, including communicating project status to several levels up the management structure Medical products expertise or mission critical applications is strongly preferredWe offer an agile, yet balanced work culture and the types of compensation and benefits you'd expect from an industry leader. We'll provide the tools and resources you need to reach and exceed your career goals through professional development, education reimbursement, and much more.To what do you aspire? Learn more about our career opportunities and apply online at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=134449&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5100&JobSiteInfo=134449_5100&partnerid=16015&siteid=5100 Req #: 4816BRAs an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Hospira embraces diversity of thought and cultural perspective and fosters an environment of empowerment, fairness and respect.