Senior Embedded Lead Engineer, Embedded Controls and Digital Systems

Work with GA-EMS Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development and prototype design, integration, and test of embedded processing and control solutions for HEL systems, advanced sensors, laser communications, space systems, and other GA-EMS products.

Serve as the embedded technical lead for assigned programs, owning the embedded architecture and guiding implementation across microcontrollers, SoCs, and flight/mission computers.

Architect, implement, and review embedded C/C++ software for real-time or near-real-time control, telemetry, command, and timing functions, including low-level drivers, board support packages, and application-level logic.

Develop Linux-based software and tools (C/C++ and Python) for test, automation, and ground support equipment, including hardware abstraction layers (HALs), test executives, and scripting frameworks that interface directly with embedded hardware.

Generate embedded system architectures for new project needs; decompose system-level requirements into unit-level and component-level requirements and maintain requirements-to-verification traceability.

Perform digital interface design and analysis for avionics and control boards, including SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, and mixed-signal interfaces to sensors, actuators, and communication devices.

Lead or support PCB design efforts for embedded control and avionics applications (e.g., microcontroller-based control boards, payload adapter boards), working closely with hardware designers to ensure firmware/hardware co-design and testability.

Establish and enforce best practices for software development and configuration management (e.g., git workflows, code reviews, branching strategies) for embedded and AI&T contributors; provide training and guidance to ensure consistent usage.

Prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews (PDR/CDR, design reviews, test readiness reviews), and author comprehensive documentation such as ICDs, interface specifications, communication/packet structures, user guides, and prototyping reports.

May function in a leadership role for a project and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or a team of professional staff in technical efforts involving embedded system development and integration.

Formulate plans and coordinate solution development and deployment, including documentation, reporting, publishing, and technical presentations, to ensure viability of embedded solutions in an evolving environment.

Communicate with colleagues, management, customers, and government representatives throughout solution development and deployment cycles; may represent the organization as a prime technical contact on embedded design projects.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.