WRX · 2 days ago
Sr. Solutions Engineer (SE) for Embedded Systems - Aerospace, Defense, & Government
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWRX is a company specializing in embedded systems for aerospace, defense, and government sectors. They are seeking a Sr. Solutions Engineer who will be responsible for customer engagement, technical consulting, and guiding customers through complex projects involving Wind River technologies. The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems and involves significant customer interaction and troubleshooting.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, driving requirements gathering, architectural design, and solution delivery
Diagnose and resolve sophisticated technical issues in Linux or VxWorks-based systems, providing expert guidance to customers and internal teams
Design, implement, and integrate advanced software components and frameworks for embedded systems
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Proactively monitor and address security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards
Work closely with field engineers, premium support teams, and R&D teams to deliver seamless solutions
Prioritize and address defect resolutions for internal and customer-reported issues
Represent the organization in open-source communities, driving innovation and contributing to key projects
Optimize real-time system performance, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Real Time Operating System (RTOS) principles and embedded architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
5 minimum with 10 years preferred of professional experience with embedded systems, RTOS development, or low-level systems programming
Advanced expertise in real-time operating systems, including debugging, performance tuning, and application development
Proficiency in C and C++ programming
Experience with one or more RTOS platforms (VxWorks ideal; Linux acceptable)
Prior experience supporting customers as a field engineer, systems engineer, solutions engineer, or consultant
Strong knowledge of operating system concepts (scheduling, memory management, IPC, etc.) and embedded processor architectures (ARM, PPC, MIPS, x86, RISC-V)
Proven experience with tools like Git, JIRA, and other software lifecycle management tools
Strong understanding of security practices in embedded systems and vulnerability management
Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Strong debugging skills using industry tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, trace systems)
Ability to travel and support on-site work independently
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred
Familiarity in Python and Rust
Active security clearance
Company
WRX
Wind RiverX exists to equip the U.S.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase