Embedded Engineering Manager

Green Key Resources; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks an experienced Embedded Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team across software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical domains in defense technologies. You will guide the full lifecycle from architecture to deployment and shape technical strategy.

You will mentor engineers and drive delivery of complex, mission-critical systems while partnering with product, manufacturing, and program management to align engineering with customer and business objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience
• 2+ years leading or managing technical teams
• Strong systems-thinking mindset
• Excellent communication skills with engineers, executives, and customers
• Experience with defense, aerospace, robotics, or safety-critical systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
• Provide technical leadership on system architecture and design reviews.
• Drive engineering execution from concept to deployment with product and leadership.
• Oversee integration and validation of hardware and software systems.
• Collaborate with Product, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management.
• Improve engineering processes, documentation standards, and design reviews.
• Balance technical risk, speed, and quality for successful programs.

Skills

Embedded systems

System architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring engineers

Software

Firmware

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Embedded Engineering Managerto lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for developing next-generation defense technologies. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll guide software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams through the full product lifecycle, from architecture and development to integration, testing, and deployment.

You'll play a key role in shaping technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and driving the successful delivery of complex, mission-critical systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership on system architecture, design reviews, and engineering best practices to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions.
• Drive engineering execution from concept through deployment, partnering with product and executive leadership to define priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Oversee the integration and validation of complex hardware and software systems, ensuring products meet rigorous defense, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management to align engineering efforts with customer and business objectives.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, documentation standards, and design review practices that support rapid development while maintaining quality and long-term maintainability.
• Balance technical risk, execution speed, and product quality to ensure successful program delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years leading or managing technical teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical foundation in embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or other complex hardware/software products.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering execution, technical priorities, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset with experience developing and integrating complex products.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage engineers, executives, and customers alike.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing defense, aerospace, robotics, or other safety-critical systems.
• Previous hands-on experience as a Senior or Staff Engineer in embedded software, firmware, robotics, or systems engineering.
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams within startup or high-growth technology environments.
• Familiarity integrating sensors, actuators, embedded hardware, control systems, and real-time software into production-ready products.
• Experience with system verification, validation, and product qualification for mission-critical applications.