Embedded Systems Engineer Lead

Embedded Systems Engineer Lead

Full Time, Professional, Aberdeen, MD, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Electronics Engineer to support the design, integration, prototyping, testing, and sustainment of advanced electronic and embedded hardware systems within a fast‑paced R&D laboratory environment.

This role is ideal for an engineer with deep experience in embedded electronics, circuit board development, hardware/software integration, and military communications systems who thrives in hands‑on engineering environments supporting rapid prototyping and emerging technologies.

The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical contributor across multiple programs involving embedded processors, RF systems, tactical communications, custom hardware platforms, FPGA/CPLD interfaces, sensor integration, and mission‑critical electronics supporting government customers and operational users.

• Lead embedded electronics engineering efforts supporting advanced DoD research, prototyping, and technology integration programs
• Design, integrate, troubleshoot, and validate complex electronic hardware systems, embedded platforms, and tactical communication devices
• Support circuit board development activities in coordination with hardware architecture and system design efforts, including:
• PCB layout evaluation
• Signal integrity considerations
• Prototype bring‑up and hardware validation
• Perform hands‑on integration and debugging across hardware, firmware, embedded Linux environments, networking interfaces, and peripheral subsystems
• Develop and execute engineering test methodologies for prototype, developmental, integration, and production systems
• Design and maintain engineering test stations, white‑box test platforms, hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments, and automated test solutions
• Support embedded processor architectures, SOMs, FPGA/CPLD interfaces, high‑speed digital communications, and secure networking technologies
• Analyze system performance, diagnose hardware and software anomalies, and implement corrective actions throughout development life cycles
• Support RF and tactical communications integration efforts, including military radios, SATCOM, waveform‑enabled devices, and secure communication systems
• Develop technical documentation including:
• Integration procedures
• Test plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, program managers, government customers, and external vendors throughout development and integration activities
• Support field testing, operational demonstrations, technical evaluations, and customer integration events as required
• Maintain engineering lab infrastructure, equipment accountability, calibration coordination, and configuration control
• Provide technical mentorship and engineering leadership across assigned programs and development activities

• Strong background in embedded electronics engineering, hardware design, and complex system integration
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, military, or defense‑related electronics development programs
• Hands‑on experience with embedded Linux systems, processor‑based architectures, and low‑level hardware/software integration
• Experience with PCB design, board bring‑up, integration, and troubleshooting, including rigid and flex circuit board technologies
• Familiarity with schematic capture, hardware validation, signal integrity, power management, and electronic subsystem integration
• Experience integrating embedded processors, FPGA/CPLD devices, digital interfaces, and high‑speed communication buses
• Strong understanding of RF systems, tactical communications, military radios, or secure communications architectures
• Experience developing automated test solutions and engineering support tools using Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar languages
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electronic systems at the component, subsystem, and system levels
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in dynamic R&D and rapid prototyping environments
• Must have active DoW Secret Clearance

• Experience with HMS, MUOS, SATCOM, SRW, IW,…