Principal Embedded Systems Engineer (T05)

V2X Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Indianapolis is seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the design and integration of embedded electronics and real-time firmware/software for weapon safety systems. This high-impact role requires extensive experience in embedded systems, including 12+ years in safety-critical environments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong skills in embedded architecture and compliance with safety standards. U.S. citizenship is required, plus the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in embedded systems/firmware for safety-critical aerospace/defense.
• Experience with FPGA/SoC, integration, and requirements traceability.
• Deep knowledge of safety-critical compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of embedded firmware/software and electronics for military systems.
• Architect embedded system solutions and drive requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and government teams.

Skills

Embedded architecture

RTOS/bare-metal development

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s in EE/CE/SE or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Git

CI/CD

FPGA

PCB/CCA design

Job description

V2X is hiring a senior-level Principal Embedded Systems Engineer to lead architecture, development, and integration of embedded electronics and real-time firmware/software for weapon carriage, release, and safety systems. This is a high-impact technical leadership role within the Embedded Solutions team.

What the role does:

• Lead design of embedded firmware/software and digital/analog electronics for safety‑critical military systems
• Architect embedded system solutions, drive requirements, interface definitions, hardware bring‑up, and full lifecycle V&V
• Work with COTS military platforms (OpenVPX, VME, CMOSS)
• Ensure compliance with DO‑178C, DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑882E, and other safety standards
• Mentor engineers and lead technical reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and government/customer teams

Required background:

• Bachelor’s in EE/CE/SE or related; Master’s preferred
• 12+ years in embedded systems/firmware/electronics for safety‑critical aerospace/defense
• Strong in embedded architecture, RTOS/bare‑metal development, C/C++, Python
• Experience with FPGA/SoC, PCB/CCA design, integration, and requirements traceability
• Deep knowledge of safety‑critical compliance standards
• U.S. citizenship + ability to obtain DoD clearance

Preferred:

• DevOps for embedded (Git, CI/CD), model‑based design, embedded ML, FPGA signal processing
• Experience designing weapon release/safety electronics (airborne/ground platforms)
• Industry certifications, publications, or technical leadership recognition