Aptiv · 7 hours ago
Professional Services - Sr. Solutions Engineer (SE) for Embedded Systems
USA Washington DC - WR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expAptiv is a mission-driven software company focused on delivering advanced solutions for U.S. defense and national security missions. The Sr. Solutions Engineer for Embedded Systems will be responsible for customer engagement, advanced troubleshooting, software development, and providing mentorship to junior engineers while supporting critical aerospace and defense programs.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleRide SharingSoftware
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 with familiarity in Python and Rust preferred
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, active security clearance preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Company
Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener, and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $2.15B
2024-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $816.13M
2017-12-04IPO
Leadership Team
Rodney O'Neal
CEO & President
Varun Laroyia
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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