Embedded Systems Architect

Elma Electronic; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elma Electronic seeks an Embedded Systems Architect to design and deliver complex embedded computing solutions for mission-critical environments. This onsite role in Lawrenceville, GA will require close collaboration with sales, engineering, and customers to translate requirements into practical, robust architectures using VPX, VME, and CompactPCI platforms.

The ideal candidate will have experience with rugged embedded systems, open standards like VITA/SOSA, and strong communication across

Qualifications

• Experience with VPX, VME, and CompactPCI embedded architectures.
• Strong understanding of open standards such as VITA and SOSA.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable solutions.
• Experience supporting pre-sales, proposals, or customer-facing engineering roles.
• Excellent communication across technical and commercial teams.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or rugged embedded systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and configure embedded systems solutions aligned to customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and customers to develop compliant, cost-effective designs.
• Translate mission requirements into practical architectures using VPX, VME, and CompactPCI.
• Support pre-sales efforts, including requirements capture, costing, and solution development.
• Act as technical bridge across customer, sales, and engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR) and ensure successful handoff and execution.

Skills

Embedded systems architectures

Open standards (VITA, SOSA)

Pre-sales / customer-facing support

Clear technical communication

Aerospace / defense / rugged embedded

Tools

VPX

VME

CompactPCI

Job description

Build What Powers Mission-Critical Systems

At Elma Electronic, we don’t just build hardware—we enable the systems behind aerospace, defense, and mission-critical applications.

We are looking for an Embedded Systems Architect to join our team and play a key role in designing and delivering complex embedded computing solutions that support some of the most demanding environments in the world. This is an onsite role, in Lawrenceville, GA

What You will Do

• Architect and configure embedded systems solutions aligned to customer technical and program requirements
• Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, and customers to develop compliant, cost-effective system designs
• Translate mission requirements into practical system architectures using VPX, VME, and CompactPCI platforms
• Support pre-sales and proposal efforts, including requirements capture, costing, and solution development
• Serve as the technical bridge across customer, sales, and engineering teams
• Participate in design and customer reviews (PDR/CDR) and ensure successful solution handoff and execution

What You Bring

• Experience with embedded systems architectures (VPX, VME, CompactPCI)
• Strong understanding of open standards (VITA, SOSA) and rugged system design
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable solutions
• Experience supporting pre-sales, proposals, or customer-facing engineering roles
• Strong communication skills—comfortable working across technical and commercial teams
• Background in aerospace, defense, or rugged embedded systems preferred

Why Join Elma?

• Work on cutting-edge embedded systems platforms used in aerospace and defense
• Be part of a company driving innovation in open architecture systems (VPX, SOSA)
• Collaborate with a team that values technical expertise, customer partnership, and execution
• Contribute directly to high-impact, mission-critical programs

What Success Looks

• LikeYou can confidently architect solutions that meet complex technical and environmental require
• mentsYou act as a trusted advisor to both customers and internal stakeho

Elma Electronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.