Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-24
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
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Position:
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Location:
Reston, Virginia, USA
Industry: Defence Sector
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Working model:
Hybrid
THEON GROUP of companies develops and manufactures cutting‑edge night vision and thermal imaging systems for military and security applications with a global footprint. Theon Group started its operations in 1997 from Greece and today occupies a leading role in the sector, thanks to its international presence through subsidiaries and production facilities in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, the Baltics, the United States, the Gulf States, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Singapore and South Korea.
Theon Group has more than 240,000 systems in service with armed and special forces in 71 countries around the world, 26 of which are NATO countries. Theon International PLC, the group's parent company, has been listed in the EURONEXT stock market, allowing the group to accelerate its growth and further future business development.
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to support advanced defense and military technology programs in the United States. While the position is collocated at Kopin’s facility, the role is not limited to Kopin–THEON programs and will contribute to multiple U.S.‑based defense initiatives. The Senior Embedded Systems Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced embedded solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to define architectures for complex systems involving microcontrollers, application processors, and custom boards.
Key Responsibilities- Architect and develop embedded software for microcontrollers and application processors.
- Define and implement embedded systems on custom hardware platforms.
- Lead integration of vision‑based systems for high‑performance applications.
- Design and manage standard and custom interfaces for connectivity and data exchange.
- Drive FPGA SoC‑based solutions and system‑level integration.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision‑making.
- 7+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
- Strong knowledge of hardware/software co‑design and custom board bring‑up.
- Proficiency in C/C++.
- Expertise in vision‑based systems and image processing workflows.
- Experience with standard interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART) and custom protocols.
- Prior experience in the defense sector is considered a strong plus.
- Embedded Linux and kernel drivers.
- Knowledge of real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience with hardware debugging tools and methodologies.
- Understanding of FPGA SoC platforms and related development tools.
- Take part in developing and integrating technologies used in high‑performance defense systems worldwide.
- Work within a global organization that combines Theon Group’s capabilities with Kopin’s specialized expertise.
- Competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
- Participate in meaningful, high‑impact engineering programs shaping future optical and visual technologies.
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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