Embedded Systems Architect – Aerospace & Defense
Core
Define and create embedded processor solutions (x86, Arm, RiscV) optimized for Aerospace & Defense applications, specifying reference designs, product features, and embedded software/firmware for edge sensors and mission computing.
Role type
Senior IC Embedded Systems Architect (Aerospace & Defense)
Builds
x86 and Adaptive SOC platforms for embedded and computing applications
Domain
Aerospace & Defense, Embedded Computing, Silicon/Firmware/Software
Required skills
x86 architecture expertise, Arm/RiscV processor knowledge, embedded software/firmware development, reference design specification, strategic customer relationship management, product value proposition development, cross-functional team leadership, benchmarking and performance analysis, memory architecture tradeoffs, high-performance networking interfaces (RoCEv2/RDMA), Linux/RTOS requirements, COTS vendor collaboration, system design and integration, security features for embedded processors
Preferred skills
Defense community experience, product management background, application engineering experience, SoC with programmable logic (Versal), embedded graphics/vision systems, Edge AI/ML, embedded DSP, GPGPU signal processing trades, security requirements, development flows and verification methodologies, Linux code development and scripting
Technologies
x86 (Ryzen, EPYC), Arm, RiscV, Linux, RTOS, Versal, GPUs, RoCEv2, RDMA, GitHub, open-source software
Responsibilities
Serve as x86 solutions expert within the Aerospace and Defense team, collaborate with technical marketing and product management to influence the x86 roadmap, develop and maintain strategic relationships with key aerospace and defense customers, create product value propositions and direct outbound content/presentations, define and track co-developments for partner ecosystem, specify requirements and use-cases for future processors, define reference designs and benchmarking activities for application fields like radar and AI, guide cross-functional teams in execution and delivery of reference designs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
