CareerPlan

Lead Software Engineer

USAFull-time$140k–$145k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Lead technical projects for developing new products and maintaining production contracts in aerospace/defense, automotive, or medical devices, focusing on embedded software for sensor processing and robotic navigation.

Role type

Principal Electrical Engineer (embedded systems & robotics)

Builds

Embedded software for sensor processing and robotic navigation, LINUX OS development, RTOS implementation

Domain

Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Medical Devices

Required skills

C++, Rust, C, Python, Matlab, Linux, RTOS, Embedded Systems, Cloud Security, UX/UI Design, Computer Vision, Ethernet, PCIe, Version Control (Git), JIRA, FMEA, Risk Management, APQP, CMMI Level 3

Preferred skills

ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems, High mix low volume manufacturing, Electromechanical hardware knowledge, Experimental data collection

Technologies

C++, Rust, C, Python, Matlab, Linux, GitHub, JIRA, Cloud, Embedded, AI, Computer Vision, Ethernet, PCIe

Responsibilities

Lead technical projects for new product development and production contract maintenance; Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow engineers; Develop embedded software for sensor processing and robotic navigation; Oversee implementation of software for RTOS; Collaborate with contract manufacturers on product development; Oversee cross-functional engineering efforts; Ensure system security and threat modeling.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship