Senior Embedded Systems Leader

Green Key Resources; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking an experienced Embedded Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for developing next-generation defense technologies. This hands-on leadership role guides 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

Qualifications

• 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 related discipline.
• Strong foundation in embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or complex hardware/software products.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering execution, priorities, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills with engineers, executives, and customers alike.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Embedded systems

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Green Key Resources is seeking an experienced Embedded Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for developing next-generation defense technologies. This hands-on leadership role guides 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