Senior Director, Embedded Systems

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Director, Embedded Systems to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of advanced hardware platforms in Columbia, Maryland. This role will guide engineering teams through the full product lifecycle, from concept development and architecture definition to validation and production readiness. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in embedded computing and a strong leadership background in highly regulated environments such as aerospace or defense.

Responsibilities:

• Lead embedded hardware engineering efforts from early concept planning through integration, qualification, and release to production.

• Direct and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, setting technical priorities and aligning execution with business and program goals.

• Define system architectures for rugged embedded platforms that incorporate processors, accelerators, programmable logic, and high-speed connectivity.

• Oversee design reviews, verification planning, and test strategies to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance requirements are achieved.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, and external partners to translate mission needs into practical technical solutions.

• Guide the creation and review of technical documentation such as interface definitions, architecture packages, wiring information, and detailed specifications.

• Support laboratory evaluation and automated test initiatives by promoting effective use of simulation tools, instrumentation, and validation methodologies.

• Drive continuous improvement across development practices, including configuration management, software tool usage, and cross-functional engineering coordination. Requirements * At least 15 years of experience designing and developing embedded hardware systems.

• Minimum of 5 years leading engineering organizations or product development teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced degree is preferred.

• Strong command of the end-to-end hardware development process, including design, system integration, testing, qualification, and manufacturing support.

• Proven background building rugged embedded hardware for aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries.

• Deep knowledge of embedded computing architectures involving CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and high-speed interfaces.

• Experience working with embedded Linux environments, development toolchains, version control platforms, and hardware design or simulation tools.

• Ability to produce and interpret interface control documents, system architecture materials, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications while communicating effectively with technical and executive audiences. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

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