Embedded Systems Project Lead – Rugged Computing

Elma Electronic Inc.; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elma Electronic is seeking a Project Systems Engineer to lead the execution of complex embedded computing projects for aerospace, defense, and mission-critical applications from proposal handoff to deployment.

This onsite role in Fremont, CA involves translating requirements into executable system designs, coordinating across functions, and delivering rugged computing solutions with an emphasis on schedule, cost, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or systems engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading complex technical projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans.
• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project risks, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned systems projects from proposal transition through execution, delivery, and customer integration.
• Partner with Embedded Computer Architects to translate requirements into system designs and plans.
• Develop system requirements, architecture documentation, interface definitions, and configuration records.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, supply chain, procurement, and program management teams.
• Identify and manage technical risks, design gaps, schedule concerns, and dependencies.
• Support customer reviews, architecture reviews, PDRs, CDRs, and production readiness reviews.
• Serve as primary technical interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure product delivery while maintaining schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional work

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelors in EE

Equivalent experience

Tools

VPX

VME

OpenVPX

VITA standards

SOSA

Rugged computing

Job description

Elma Electronic is seeking a Project Systems Engineer to lead the execution of complex embedded computing projects for aerospace, defense, and mission-critical applications from proposal handoff to deployment.

This onsite role in Fremont, CA involves translating requirements into executable system designs, coordinating across functions, and delivering rugged computing solutions with an emphasis on schedule, cost, and performance.