Embedded Systems And Controls Architect

Job Title: Embedded Systems and Controls Architect

Job Description

Collaborate with engineering staff and chief engineers to develop and integrate high-power processing solutions across various product lines and technology areas. These include high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, laser systems, battery systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, small satellites, nuclear thermal propulsion, optical beam pointing and control, and signal/image processing.

Responsibilities

• Determine technical objectives for projects and programs through research, design, and development.
• Improve legacy systems and develop new systems.
• Generate electrical controls and embedded systems architecture solutions for new projects.
• Perform engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, and communicate results.
• Give technical presentations and manage technical effort schedules.
• Advise or lead projects/programs and oversee less experienced staff.
• Formulate and coordinate multi-year plans for solutions development and deployment.
• Evaluate integration of engineering solutions and ensure documentation, testing, maintenance, and updates.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new engineering technology developments.
• Develop new and expand existing business opportunities.
• Communicate effectively during solution development and deployment cycles.
• Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts/projects and interact with external personnel.

Essential Skills

• Embedded systems development including processors, microcontrollers, FPGAs.
• Mixed-signal circuit design (analog/digital).
• Analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems (digital, analog, RF, optical).
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks and FreeRTOS.
• Experience with optical systems.
• Technical expertise in engineering principles and project leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree; thirteen or more years with a master's degree; ten or more years with a PhD.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado Design Suite and Vitis Unified Software Platform.
• Experience with Microsemi Libero SoC Design Suite and bare-metal C-code programming.
• Familiarity with DoD technical review processes.
• Skills in Linux, Buildroot, LabVIEW, VHDL, C/C++, PADS or Altium PCB Design Software.
• Proficiency in Atlassian Tool Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $210000.00/yr.

competitive benefits, pension plan, 401K etc

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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