Distinguished Engineer – Software / Embedded Systems Engineering

Lutron Electronics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Ongoing education opportunities

Job summary

Lutron Electronics is seeking a seasoned engineering leader in Philadelphia, PA, to mentor junior and mid-career engineers in developing world-class smart lighting systems. This role requires a blend of technical excellence and practical coaching, with a minimum of 25 years of experience in product design and development. The successful candidate will contribute to capturing best practices and fostering critical thinking within engineering teams, enjoying a competitive compensation package and opportunities for continued growth.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience designing, developing and shipping physical products.
• Experience driving multi-disciplinary problem-solving.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical coaching to engineering teams and project managers.
• Capture and codify best practices into playbooks and short courses.
• Establish apprenticeship models and guide project teams.
• Facilitate critical thinking on high-impact problems.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lutron is seeking a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise on software and embedded systems who is passionate about teaching the craft of engineering to junior and mid-career engineers as they create world-class, smart lighting and lighting control systems. In this position, you will help to systematically upgrade Lutron engineers’ ability to solve hard, cross‑disciplinary problems and you will share your knowledge and experiences through hands‑on mentorship, coaching and demonstration. This role blends deep technical excellence with rigorous quality thinking and practical strategies for developing and deploying operational capabilities. Be part of a team that thrives on shared experiences and continuous learning during a transformative period in the lighting industry. We believe that our ability to deliver world‑class products relies on developing and training world‑class engineers. This pivotal role brings hands‑on, pragmatic experience to the holistic development of our engineers in a real‑world product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical coaching by working closely with engineering teams and product managers throughout every stage of the product lifecycle, offering hands‑on guidance and fostering learning during project work.
• Capture and codify best practices into playbooks, methodology and short courses.
• Establish apprenticeship models and partner with project teams to guide through doing.
• Facilitate critical thinking on ambiguous, high‑impact problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned.
• 25+ years of experience designing, developing and shipping physical products with experience driving multi‑disciplinary problem solving.

Desired Characteristics

• A critical thinker & communicator with a structured approach to problem solving.
• A pragmatic quality & producibility mindset with the ability to translate into teachable practices.
• A continuous learner with desire to keep current on technical trends relevant to their field.
• A mentor and thought leader for junior and mid‑career engineers through coaching, teaching, and hands‑on technical guidance.

Benefits

Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education.

EEO Statement

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affinitive Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.