Remote Flight Systems & Embedded Lead Architect

Redwire; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disablety

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an experienced Flight Systems & Embedded Software Lead to oversee avionics development, integration, and delivery across the air vehicle domain. You will drive projects from concept through testing and deployment, shaping architecture and leading cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires expert knowledge in embedded software, electrical systems, and control systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong technical background in air vehicle systems, guidance, navigation and control
• Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense or UAS industries, with a focus on air vehicle systems.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects.
• Experience managing air vehicle development from concept through testing and deployment
• Leadership, decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments
• Excellent project management including scheduling, risk mitigation and resource planning
• Effective communication across engineering, program management and test teams
• Mentor Staff and Senior Staff Engineers, raising capability across the organization

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of development projects handed off from leadership and drive them through development, integration, and completion.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute work across power systems, propulsion, electrical systems, avionics, embedded software and aircraft performance.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk assessments to ensure on-time and on-budget execution.
• Interface with systems engineers, program managers, air vehicle mechanical and electrical teams, and test engineers to align deliverables with goals.
• Conduct design reviews, technical evaluations, and integration planning for coordination across teams.
• Ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and safety standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve design, integration, and manufacturing challenges.
• Support flight testing and validation efforts with test engineers to assess system performance.

Skills

Air vehicle systems

Embedded software leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an experienced Flight Systems & Embedded Software Lead to oversee avionics development, integration, and delivery across the air vehicle domain. You will drive projects from concept through testing and deployment, shaping architecture and leading cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires expert knowledge in embedded software, electrical systems, and control systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance.