Sr Staff Software Engineer - Embeded SME - SlingWorks

Elbit Systems of America; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Competitive compensation

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Generous Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Roanoke, VA, seeks a Sr Staff Software Engineer - Embedded SME to drive the architecture and development of innovative embedded software solutions for immersive visual technologies. This role requires expertise in extended reality systems, extensive experience in embedded software, and a passion for complex systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead design efforts, and ensure systems meet performance standards in mission-critical environments. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development for high-performance or real-time systems.
• Proven experience with XR technologies, including AR/VR/MR.
• Deep understanding of graphics pipelines, GPU/accelerator programming, or real-time rendering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of embedded software for XR and visual system platforms.
• Develop system requirements and design documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance visual solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux/RTOS

Agile Software techniques

System-level thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

OpenXR

Vulkan

Job description

Sr Staff Software Engineer - Embeded SME - SlingWorks

Merrimack, NH, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Company Information:

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engag ed in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube .

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Embedded Software SME with expertise in Extended Reality (XR) and advanced visual systems to join our innovative Research & Development organization, developing the next generation of Warfighter-borne visual systems. In this role, you will drive the architecture, development, and integration of next ‑ generation embedded software solutions supporting immersive visual technologies for mission ‑ focused applications.

You will work at the intersection of real ‑ time embedded systems, computer vision, sensor fusion, and XR display technologies. This role is ideal for someone who likes hands-on work, excels in complex system environments, and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of human ‑ machine interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of embedded software for XR and visual system platforms, including AR/VR/MR display systems, sensor pipelines, and real ‑ time rendering components.
• Serve as the technical authority for embedded architecture, device ‑ level software, and low-level system integration across hardware, firmware, and application layers.
• Develop system requirements, interface definitions, and design documentation that ensure scalability, performance, and reliability in mission ‑ critical environments.
• Integrate embedded XR software with optical systems, imaging sensors, inertial measurement units, tracking systems, and display hardware.
• Collaborate with cross ‑ functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, optical, and systems engineering, to deliver cohesive and high ‑ performance visual solutions.
• Drive technology maturation efforts, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide R&D investments in XR and advanced visual systems.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to best practices, development standards, and technical reviews.
• Support prototype buildouts, system demos, and field evaluations.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development for high ‑ performance or real ‑ time systems.
• Expertise with C/C++, embedded Linux/RTOS, and hardware ‑ centric development workflows.
• Proven experience with XR technologies, including AR/VR/MR headsets, optical systems, camera pipelines, or visual ‑ inertial tracking.
• Deep understanding of graphics pipelines, GPU/accelerator programming, or real ‑ time rendering concepts.
• Strong systems‑level thinking and ability to lead designs across multiple engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, Vulkan, or similar XR/graphics frameworks.
• Knowledge of computer vision, sensor fusion, or real ‑ time signal processing.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or safety ‑ critical system development.
• Familiarity with model-based design tools, simulation environments, or digital twin ecosystems.
• Background in leading multidisciplinary teams or serving in technical leadership roles.
• Experience with three and six-degree-of-freedom extended reality systems.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan and track development efforts using Agile Software techniques in Jira.
• Software troubleshooting and regression testing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team across several sites.

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• Location: Merrimack, NH (Preferred), Roanoke, VA (Secondary), Washington, DC Area (Tertiary), Remote (Optional). If remote, up to 25% of travel is required on an as needed basis to support major integration events in Merrimack, NH.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&DD Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.