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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Advanced Concept Engineer - Software Defined Processing - **Company:** Trident Systems Inc - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,000.0 - $285,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Integrity, Fault Tolerance, Flash Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Transport Layer, Routing, Network Routing, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Data Storage Technologies, U-Boot, Trident - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/61609f5c-26af-49a0-8aef-d97ff1723aeb ## About the Role * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. * 15+ years of related experience (or 13+ years with a graduate degree) * 9+ years in advanced concept engineering, system design, or technology innovation for space systems. * Experience delivering radiation mitigated and fault tolerant software-defined or reconfigurable processing architectures. * Experience with thermal and vacuum management with awareness of outgassing and zero-gravity thermal dissipation impact solution performance and longevity * Demonstrated ability to independently initiate and drive technical ideas from concept to customer acceptance. * Strong communication skills, including technical storytelling, opportunity framing, and roadmap development. * Experience establishing technical baselines for capture opportunities and/or leading proposal technical volumes. * Ability to travel up to 25% or more., * MS or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline. * Background in rad-hard processors, FPGA architectures, GPUs, or SDRs * Background in cyber security including secure boot, cryptography, and hardened OS * Knowledge of current space transport layer networking/routing protocols such as SIPE, HAIPE, DTN and Nebula. * Expertise in data storage and compression trade spaces including NAND Flash, MRAM, and ReRAM for multi-year data integrity solutioning. * DoD/IC Space mission experience with TS/SCI clearance eligible. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $121,000 - $285,000 Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable. ## Description Trident Systems is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Concept Engineer with a strong entrepreneurial mindset to drive technical innovation, customer engagement, and early phase solution development for next generation software defined processors, where the mission meets the edge, as well as satellite battery systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who excels in identifying emerging market opportunities, developing differentiating technical concepts, and shaping early capture strategies., * Lead early phase concept development spanning spacecraft software-defined mission, sensor and bus processing, red and black network routing, data storage options, and overall reconfigurable digital architectures. * Engage customers to uncover unmet mission needs and transform them into new business opportunities. * Identify gaps in current markets and champion internally generated concepts that accelerate new product introduction including shaping internal product and technology development roadmaps. * Develop architectures, feasibility studies, technical white papers, and proposals supporting capture efforts. * A relentless focus on minimizing Size, Weight, and Power, while maximizing Capability and Cost-efficiency * Partner with Business Development to craft innovative, competitive technical differentiators. * Serve as a technology evangelist within customer meetings, industry events, and internal strategy sessions. * Drive cross-functional collaboration to transition concepts into executable, profitable programs. * Maintain awareness of industry competitors, emerging technologies, and market trends, including ability to scout commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tech (like automotive or industrial chips) and conceptualize how to up-screen or adapt them for space missions. * Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [An alternative approach to digital sovereignty: Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100043-an-alternative-approach-to-digital-sovereignty-confidential-computing) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From SaaS to Space: The Defensible Value VCs Are Looking For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100104-from-saas-to-space-the-defensible-value-vcs-are-looking-for) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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