Hiring: Principal Embedded Systems Engineer (T05) Company: V2X Inc Location: Indianapolis, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:40:02 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Azure DevOps, C, C++, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Firmware, Git, Jenkins, Machine Learning, PCB, Python, RTOS, Requirements Management, Risk Management, SOC, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •12+ years’ professional experience in embedded systems, firmware/software, or electronics design for safety-critical military, aerospace, or high-reliability applications. Required Skills: •Serve as the senior subject matter expert and technical lead for embedded firmware/software design supporting weapon system integration, including safing, arming, carriage, release, and interlock systems. •Architect and validate digital/analog safety and release electronics and develop/lead integration of embedded control and safety-critical firmware/software. •Own the technical approach spanning requirements analysis, systems architecture, interface definition, hardware bring-up, integration, and full lifecycle verification, including lab and system-level testing. •Lead or support embedded system integration using weapon system protocols such as MIL-STD-1760, EBR-1553, CAN, and related defense busses. •Architect embedded solutions using military COTS platforms (OpenVPX, VME, CMOSS, and others), ensuring appropriate trade studies, system partitioning, and hardware/software resource allocation. •Ensure all design practices reflect system safety, reliability, quality, and compliance with standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, and related industry/regulatory requirements. •Partner cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders (including customer/government technical teams) on requirements validation, qualification strategy, integration plans, and system safety/hazard analysis. •Mentor and provide technical guidance to electrical, firmware, and software engineers; conduct peer/code/design reviews to ensure organizational technical rigor and continuous skill growth within the section. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM field (Master’s preferred). •Expert proficiency in embedded systems architecture, requirements flowdown, and technical risk management for safety- or mission-critical applications. •Extensive experience designing and integrating both firmware/software and digital/analog hardware, including CCA/PCB, FPGA, and SoC platforms. •Hands-on expertise in embedded firmware and software development (C, C++, Python), real-time operating systems (RTOS, bare-metal), and integration with hardware interfaces. •Demonstrated ability to lead and execute formal V&V, requirements traceability, and technical reviews using structured, standards-driven approaches. •Strong technical leadership and mentorship skills; proven track record guiding cross-functional teams and driving skill growth within a matrixed environment. •Demonstrated systems-level proficiency, integrating embedded hardware, firmware, and software for safety- or mission-critical weapon, carriage, or release systems. •Applied hands-on capability in defense communication busses and protocols and implementing real-time safety release or control functions. •Deep expertise in digital and analog hardware design for embedded weapon or safety systems, including integration of COTS military hardware. •Strong background in requirements decomposition, system interface definition, hazard analysis, and formal verification and validation activities. Compensation: •Paid time off, including holidays Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!