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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** LAITRAM MACHINE SHOP LLC
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $73,000.0 - $192,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Linux, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, Fault Tolerance, Firmware, FreeRTOS, High-Level Architecture, QNX (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, RTLinux, Smart Devices, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, VxWorks, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Automation Anywhere, Docker
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.laitram.com/en_US/JobsLaitram/ApplicationMethods?jobId=8482

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field.
 * 5+ years of experience in systems architecture, embedded platforms, or edge computing.
 * Strong hands-on experience with ARM and x86 architectures.
 * Proven expertise in at least one RTOS (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, RTLinux).
 * Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems.
 * Experience designing and deploying Docker/containerized applications on edge devices.
 * Strong grasp of networking, protocols, and industrial communication patterns.
 * Ability to operate at both high-level architecture and low-level technical detail.
 * Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:

 * Master's degree
 * Experience in industrial automation, robotics, material handling, or controls systems.
 * Familiarity with functional safety concepts (ISO 13849, IEC 61508, etc.).
 * Experience with edge orchestration, fleet management, or IoT platforms.
 * Strong documentation skills, including architecture diagrams and design specifications.
 * Prior experience acting as a technical lead or principal architect.

## Description

System & Platform Architecture

 * Architect a heterogeneous edge platform supporting both ARM and x86 compute targets.
 * Define system-level designs that integrate:
o RTOS-based deterministic control
o Embedded Linux and containerized workloads
o Secure connectivity to enterprise and cloud systems
o Integrate parametric AI workflows for local and remote data disposition

 * Establish architectural principles for scalability, fault tolerance, and industrial lifecycle support.
Real-Time & Embedded Integration

 * Design hybrid architectures where RTOS-based control loops coexist with Linux-based edge services.
 * Define inter-process and inter-OS communication strategies (shared memory, IPC, DDS, gRPC, etc.).
 * Ensure deterministic timing, safety, and performance constraints are met under all operating conditions.
Containerization & Deployment

 * Lead the architectural approach for Docker-based application deployment at the edge.
 * Define container orchestration strategies appropriate for resource-constrained, industrial environments.
 * Partner with DevOps and firmware teams to shape CI/CD pipelines for embedded and edge systems.
Security, Reliability & Compliance

 * Architect secure boot, device identity, and software update strategies.
 * Define approaches for OTA updates across RTOS, firmware, and containerized applications.
 * Incorporate cybersecurity best practices and industrial compliance standards from day one. Familiarity with IEC 62443 preferred.
Cross-Functional Leadership

 * Serve as the technical authority across engineering, product management, and operations.
 * Translate product requirements into platform capabilities and technical roadmaps.
 * Mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions without direct authority.


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