# Embedded Architect

Our client requires a technically accomplished Embedded Architect to shape the architecture and long-term technical direction of connected telematics devices. The successful candidate will remain close to the technology, combining embedded software development, hardware review, vehicle connectivity, security and production engineering. Key Requirements BEng or BSc (Eng) in Electronic, Computer or Electrical Engineering. 5–10 years' relevant post-graduate embedded systems experience. At least 3 years' experience operating at senior, lead or architecture level. A demonstrable track record of contributing to at least two embedded products delivered into volume production. Expert embedded C skills with strong C++ experience. Experience with ARM Cortex-M-class microcontrollers and embedded systems architecture. Practical RTOS experience such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX or similar. Strong knowledge of CAN, CAN FD, J1939, OBD-II and UDS. Experience with I²C, SPI, UART, USB, RS-232/485 and GPIO. Experience integrating GNSS, accelerometers, IMUs and cellular modems. Knowledge of LTE-M, NB-IoT and/or Cat-1/4 connectivity. Understanding of TCP/IP, MQTT, TLS, SIM/eSIM

- **Id**: 3805592
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/msp-staffing-embedded-architect>
- **Role**: Hardware
- **Role family**: Hardware
- **Seniority**: staff
- **Employment type**: full_time
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Cape Town, South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Experience years min**: 5
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-05T10:01:06Z
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-05T10:01:06Z
- **Board verified**: no
- **Days open**: 0
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 1895
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Relocation offered**: no

## Company

- **Id**: 4497286
- **Name**: MSP Staffing
- **Domain**: mspstaffingza.co
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/msp-staffing-pty>
- **Is staffing agency**: yes
- **Employer type**: agency
- **Is intermediary**: no

## Technologies

- **C++** — Optional: no
- **Embedded C** — Optional: no
- **FreeRTOS** — Optional: no
- **Git** — Optional: no
- **MQTT** — Optional: no
- **RTOS** — Optional: no
- **TCP/IP** — Optional: no
- **C** — Optional: yes

## Trust

- **Level**: not_scored
- **Days open**: 0

## Requirements

- **Experience years min**: 5
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-05T13:02:45Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 52
- **Band**: ok
- **Label**: Likely open
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.516
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 0
- **Expected fill days**: 32
- **Reasons**: seen:0, agency, win:early
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-06T01:32:52Z

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