Lead Embedded Software Engineer

At ForwardEdge ASIC we specialize in best-in-class ASIC technology, 100% domestically traceable microelectronic solutions designed for performance in commercial, aerospace, defense, and security sectors. FEASIC operates a full-scale ASIC design shop with cross-disciplinary fluency between digital logic, analog/mixed-signal design, and physical layout, and sits at the intersection of advanced ASIC, FPGA, and microelectronics design. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, we combine the agility of a startup with the stability and scale of a Fortune 100 leader. We operate in a nimble, fast-paced environment of 80+ highly experienced and specialized engineers with over 25 years of ASIC/FPGA experience and more than 300 patents., We are looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to guide the design, development, and delivery of embedded software systems while remaining hands-on with coding and project execution. This role combines technical leadership, software architecture, implementation, mentoring, and planning responsibilities. Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software for products and systems.
• Provide technical direction for embedded software architecture, design decisions, coding standards, and implementation approach.
• Actively contribute to software development, including writing, reviewing, debugging, and maintaining code.
• Partner with product, hardware, systems, QA, and project management teams to define scope, priorities, schedules, and technical milestones.
• Break down project goals into executable software tasks, estimates, risks, and delivery plans.
• Mentor embedded software engineers through design reviews, code reviews, debugging support, and technical guidance.
• Drive best practices for firmware development, version control, documentation, testing, CI/CD, and release readiness.
• Support board bring-up, hardware/software integration, driver development, RTOS or bare-metal development, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Identify technical risks early and propose practical mitigation plans.
• Ensure software deliverables meet performance, reliability, safety, security, and maintainability requirements.

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• Strong experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++.
• Experience leading technical work for embedded software projects or small engineering teams.
• Experience writing Linux PCie and NVMe device drivers.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, microprocessors, peripherals, buses, interrupts, memory constraints, and real-time behavior.
• Experience with RTOS, bare-metal development, device drivers, bootloaders, communication protocols, or hardware abstraction layers.
• Ability to debug embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and similar tools.
• Experience with software planning, estimation, task breakdown, and cross-functional project coordination.
• Strong code review, design review, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs clearly.
• US Citizenship, * Experience with safety-critical, medical, automotive, aerospace, industrial, IoT, or regulated embedded systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, secure boot, firmware updates, or encrypted communications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or automated embedded test frameworks.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project planning methods.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, What We Offer
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• Competitive Comp & Benefits: Healthcare and medical coverage options, 401(k) retirement benefits with company contribution, generous holidays and PTO
• Incentives: Eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive programs

Join ForwardEdge ASIC and be part of a team that thrives on innovation and excellence in ASIC design. Together, we build the technology that enables a safer, more resilient world.