Senior Systems Engineer (R&D Innovation)

Lynx; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Remote work opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lynx is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for R&D Innovation. This remote-within-US role focuses on prototyping and validating emerging tech, extending OS, virtualization, and GPGPU capabilities toward adjacent markets. You will drive feasibility and de-risk transitions from concept to production.

Your work spans ML-at-the-edge, secure computing, and next-gen toolchains, collaborating with academic partners and cross-functional teams. Strong prototyping and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in software/hardware/embedded engineering
• Proficiency in prototyping, rapid iteration, and exploratory development
• Programming Language Experience – C (preferred), Python, RUST, OpenGL, Vulcan
• Solution Integration Experience – Linux, Container, Virtualization, Kubernetes, IPSec
• Strong communication skills to present technical risk, feasibility, and tradeoffs
• Bonus: experience with safety-critical systems, real-time constraints, or low-level kernel and network stack development

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test emerging tech features in areas adjacent to our core product roadmap.
• Lead research into next-generation architectures, toolchains, or secure computing models.
• Explore novel paradigms (e.g., ML at the edge, neuromorphic computing, quantum-resilient architectures).
• Engage with academic and research partners to stay at the forefront of technology.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for early-stage concepts.
• Translate proof-of-concept work into production-adjacent solutions.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

C

Python

Rust

OpenGL

Vulkan

Linux

Container

Virtualization

Kubernetes

IPSec

Job description

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer (R&D Innovation)

Location: Remote - US

Salary Range: $107,900 - $161,900, plus bonus eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards–based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements.Our key products and services are:

• MOSA.ic: LYNXMOSA.ic™is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on theModular Open Systems Approach (MOSA),it provides a flexible foundation for buildingsecure, scalable, and certifiable edgesystems.
• LYNX MOSA.ic.AI : LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI tooperatepredictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity.
• CoreSuite2.0 : CoreSuite2.0 is Lynx’s safety-criticalGPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems.It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
• Services : Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, andmaintainsafety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support,reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards–based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements.Our key products and services are:

• MOSA.ic: LYNXMOSA.ic™is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on theModular Open Systems Approach (MOSA),it provides a flexible foundation for buildingsecure, scalable, and certifiable edgesystems.
• LYNX MOSA.ic.AI : LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI tooperatepredictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity.
• CoreSuite2.0 : CoreSuite2.0 is Lynx’s safety-criticalGPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems.It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
• Services : Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, andmaintainsafety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support,reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

Summary:

As a Senior Systems Engineer, R&D Innovation you’ll work on prototyping and validating emerging technology initiatives, bridging the gap between early-stage experimentation and production readiness. You’ll focus on extending our core operating system, virtualization, and graphical and GPGPU capabilities into adjacent markets, driving product feasibility, and de-risking product concept to market transition process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and test emerging tech features in areas adjacent to our core product roadmap.
• Lead research into next-generation architectures, toolchains, or secure computing models.
• Explore novel paradigms (e.g., ML at the edge, neuromorphic computing, quantum-resilient architectures).
• Engage with academic and research partners to stay at the forefront of technology.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for early-stage concepts.
• Translate proof-of-concept work into production-adjacent solutions.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• 5-8+ years of experience in software/hardware/embedded engineering
• Proficiency in prototyping, rapid iteration, and exploratory development
• Programming Language Experience – C (preferred), Python, RUST, OpenGL, Vulcan
• Solution Integration Experience – Linux, Container, Virtualization, Kubernetes, IPSec
• Strong communication skills to present technical risk, feasibility, and tradeoffs
• Bonus: experience with safety-critical systems, real-time constraints, or low-level kernel and network stack development

Sound Exciting?

We have very robust benefits including:

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.