Founding (Equity) Embedded Systems & Edge AI Engineer (Active TS/SCI Required)

• Do you have experience configuring and building applications in Linux with some familiarity in the design and implementation of embedded systems?
• Do you have familiarity with troubleshooting low-level Linux issues including compatibility between specific Linux kernels and hardware drivers.
• Do you have awareness of latest open-source software being leveraged to build and deploy AI/ML capabilities. Bonus for those that are open-source contributors.

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

• Embedded & Linux Specialist: You know kernel configurations, package dependencies, board support packages (BSPs), and low-level system design like the back of your hand.
• Hands-on Tinkerer: You don’t just write code for a paycheck. You have a homelab, a GitHub full of passion projects, and love getting your hands dirty with embedded hardware (Arduino, Jetson, Raspberry Pi).
• Polyglot Developer: Strong with C/C++, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Open-Source Native: You actively track repos on GitHub, HuggingFace, and Kaggle. Bonus points if you contribute to open-source projects.
• Self-Reliant: You don’t need step-by-step instructions. You see a technical challenge, research potential tools, and hack together an operational capability.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Stock options
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) 10% Match, What We Offer
• Zero Red Tape: If a tool works, we use it. No committee meetings or endless approval cycles.
• Direct Impact: What you build goes directly into the hands of operators solving critical national security problems.
• Massive Upside: As a founding team member, you get a seat at the table, equity options, and immediate leadership potential.
• Direct Retirement Backing: Base salary + 15% direct company SEP IRA contribution from day one.

Full Benefits Package

• Competitive Base Salary + Equity Options
• 15% Company SEP IRA Contribution + 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive Health Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Flexible Scheduling
• Relocation Assistance Available, Please include:
• A quick note on the coolest hardware or open-source project you’ve hacked on recently.
• Your desired base salary expectations.

Pay: $190,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 10% Match
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Stock options

Skip the buzzword bingo, corporate committees, and 100-page manuals. Velox Research is a lean, revenue-backed defense tech shop building hardware and software capabilities for the Intelligence Community (IC). We don’t have layers of management, red tape, or time to micromanage.

We are looking for a Founding Embedded Systems & Edge AI Engineer-someone who loves picking up new hardware, diving into kernel drivers, pulling open-source AI tools off GitHub, and hacking together custom solutions that solve high-consequence national security problems.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Low-Level Linux & Hardware Wrangling: Solve kernel-level compatibility issues, write and configure device drivers, and optimize hardware acceleration across custom x86, ARM, SoC, and RISC-V architectures.
• Air-Gapped Edge AI Deployment: Take cutting-edge open-source AI/ML capabilities (LLMs, Computer Vision, Vector DBs) and deploy them on ruggedized, offline hardware and Single Board Computers (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
• Comms & RF Integration: Work with software-defined radios (SDR), RF, WiFi, and cellular communications to integrate data pipelines into field units.
• Rapid Operator Prototyping: Talk directly with IC clients to understand their raw requirements, translate them into working embedded prototypes, and demo solutions in real-world environments.
• Lab & Secure Infra Management: Help maintain our local air-gapped lab environments, hardware test benches, and secure networks.

Who You Are