Principal Embedded Systems Engineer (T05)

V2X is seeking an accomplishedPrincipal Embedded Systems Engineer (T05)to join ourEmbedded Solutions teamwithin the Software Department. Embedded Solutions serves as a core cross-disciplinary engineering function specializing in the design integration and optimization of secure high-performance embedded systems including firmware FPGA and electronic product development across multiple defense and aerospace portfolios.

In this high-impact technical leadership role you will architect develop and integrate embedded electronics and real-time firmware/software for advanced weapon carriage release and safety applications. Operating within a functionally matrixed organization you will partner with systems software electrical and other engineering stakeholders to deliver embedded solutions that meet rigorous mission assurance safety and compliance standards.

You will provide end-to-end technical leadership: driving requirements flowdown system-level integration architecture definition embedded product and safety function development and full system test/verification. This role demands deep experience across embedded electronics firmware/software and a proven ability to deliver safety-critical and mission-assured solutions in complex multidisciplinary environments.

As part of Embedded Solutions you will support a variety of programs and portfolios applying your technical expertise wherever it is needed to advance V2Xs engineering objectives and customer missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior subject matter expert and technical lead for embedded firmware/software design supporting weapon system integration including safing arming carriage release and interlock systems.

• Architect and validate digital/analog safety and release electronics and develop/lead integration of embedded control and safety-critical firmware/software.

• Own the technical approach spanning requirements analysis systems architecture interface definition hardware bring-up integration and full lifecycle verification including lab and system-level testing.

• Lead or support embedded system integration using weapon system protocols such as MIL-STD-1760 EBR-1553 CAN and related defense busses.

• Architect embedded solutions using military COTS platforms (OpenVPX VME CMOSS and others) ensuring appropriate trade studies system partitioning and hardware/software resource allocation.

• Ensure all design practices reflect system safety reliability quality and compliance with standards such as DO-178C DO-254 MIL-STD-882E and related industry/regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including customer/government technical teams) on requirements validation qualification strategy integration plans and system safety/hazard analysis.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to electrical firmware and software engineers; conduct peer/code/design reviews to ensure organizational technical rigor and continuous skill growth within the section.

• Lead or support technical review boards architecture/design reviews (SRR PDR CDR etc.) and participate in proposal estimation and strategy development.

• Contribute to the continuous development of best practices technical standards and roadmaps within V2Xs embedded and weapon system engineering function.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Software Engineering or related STEM field (Masters preferred).

• 12 years professional experience in embedded systems firmware/software or electronics design for safety-critical military aerospace or high-reliability applications.
• Expert proficiency in embedded systems architecture requirements flowdown and technical risk management for safety- or mission-critical applications.
• Extensive experience designing and integrating both firmware/software and digital/analog hardware including CCA/PCB FPGA and SoC platforms.
• Hands-on expertise in embedded firmware and software development (C C Python) real-time operating systems (RTOS bare-metal) and integration with hardware interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute formal V&V requirements traceability and technical reviews using structured standards-driven approaches.
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship skills; proven track record guiding cross-functional teams and driving skill growth within a matrixed environment.
• Experience leading or supporting technical risk management trade studies and root cause investigations for high-assurance embedded products.

• Demonstrated systems-level proficiency integrating embedded hardware firmware and software for safety- or mission-critical weapon carriage or release systems.

• Hands-on experience with defense communication busses and protocols (MIL-STD-1760 EBR-1553 CAN etc.) and implementing real-time safety release or control functions.

• Deep expertise in digital and analog hardware design for embedded weapon or safety systems including integration of COTS military hardware (OpenVPX VME CMOSS etc.).

• Strong background in requirements decomposition system interface definition hazard analysis and formal verification and validation activities.

• Thorough understanding of compliance and certification requirements for safety-critical electronics and software (e.g. DO-178C DO-254 MIL-STD-882E or similar).

• Excellent analytical documentation troubleshooting and technical leadership skills.

• Outstanding communication abilities - can translate complex concepts fluently across engineering and non-engineering domains.

• U.S. citizenship required.

Security Clearance & Other Requirements:

• Ability to access systems with information restricted to U.S. citizens per federal contract requirements is required.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience establishing or advancing technical best practices standards or competency frameworks for an embedded function or discipline.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps and configuration management for embedded systems (e.g. Git Jenkins Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines).
• Track record integrating technologies such as model-based design/MBD FPGA-based signal/video processing or embedded machine learning.
• Publications patents or recognized thought leadership in embedded systems weapon system integration or safety/security engineering.
• Experience as lead designer or integrator of embedded safety/weapon release electronics for airborne or ground vehicle platforms ideally with operational/fielded system exposure.

• Working knowledge of airworthiness safety and compliance standards (e.g. DO-178C DO-254 MIL-STD-882E ISO 26262 ARP4754/4761).

• Advanced proficiency in C/C for embedded systems real-time operating systems protocol implementation and automated verification environments.

• Familiarity with requirements management configuration management and supplier/OEM management processes for defense programs.

• Advanced degree and/or recognized industry certifications in embedded systems system safety or systems engineering highly valued.

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Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance AD&D and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

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