Systems Design Engineer

Core Skills

• System-level architecture and integration of hardware and embedded software
• Embedded software development and low-level driver implementation
• Cross-disciplinary technical leadership and mentoring
• Linux-based development environments, tool chains and embedded workflows
• System verification, validation, and troubleshooting
• Technical documentation and engineering communication
• Project planning, estimation, and execution tracking

Technical Experience

• Architecture and integration of board-level, computer-based, and mixed hardware/software systems
• Embedded software development design, implementation and debugging including drivers (SPI, I²C, Serial, DMA, crypto/CRC accelerators, disk interfaces)
• RTOS integration and embedded filesystem development
• Linux toolchains and embedded workflows
• Networking, communications and physical layer technologies including Ethernet, CAN, RS-485, I²C, and protocols such as IP, TCP/UDP, X/Y/ZMODEM, and encrypted communications
• Schematic interpretation and evaluation of analog and digital circuits
• Data analysis using MATLAB/Octave and GIS tools to support engineering decisions
• Debugging across embedded environments using JTAG/SWD Tools, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, TDRs, network analyzers, and related lab equipment
• JTAG/SWD debugging tools
• Linux development toolchains
• MATLAB/Octave
• GIS tools

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated experience across both hardware and embedded software domains
• Hands-on laboratory experience with system bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting
• Experience creating and managing Gantt charts, WBS structures, estimates, schedules, and resource plans
• Participation in and leadership of software, hardware, and mechanical design reviews
• Proven ability to mentor junior and mid-level engineers
• Strong problem-solving skills with a history of identifying and resolving system-level issues
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, engineering reports, and peer-reviewed technical papers
• Ownership-driven mindset with a strong commitment to quality, documentation, and engineering rigor
• Collaboration with hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and IT teams
• Contribution to DevOps concepts, toolchains, and full-stack system architectures

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 15+ years of experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience

Additional Information

Full-time, exempt position
Office and laboratory environment with occasional field or test-site work
Limited travel for testing, vendor engagement, or program support
Experience leading engineering teams through full lifecycle development from requirements to verification
Knowledge of cryptographic modules, secure communications, and system security considerations
Familiarity with DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and embedded/web system interactions
Experience with ruggedized, mission-critical, or environmentally tested systems
Exposure to safety-critical or compliance standards such as DO-178, DO-254, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508
Experience with marine underwater vehicles a preferred

Pay Range

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.