Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions in defense and security. They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems to lead the development of innovative embedded software solutions for advanced visual technologies in mission-focused applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of embedded software for XR and visual system platforms, including AR/VR/MR display systems, sensor pipelines, and real‑time rendering components
- Serve as the technical authority for embedded architecture, device‑level software, and low-level system integration across hardware, firmware, and application layers
- Develop system requirements, interface definitions, and design documentation that ensure scalability, performance, and reliability in mission‑critical environments
- Integrate embedded XR software with optical systems, imaging sensors, inertial measurement units, tracking systems, and display hardware
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, optical, and systems engineering, to deliver cohesive and high‑performance visual solutions
- Drive technology maturation efforts, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide R&D investments in XR and advanced visual systems
- Mentor engineering teams and contribute to best practices, development standards, and technical reviews
- Support prototype buildouts, system demos, and field evaluations
Skills
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in embedded software development for high‑performance or real‑time systems
- Expertise with C/C++, embedded Linux/RTOS, and hardware‑centric development workflows
- Proven experience with XR technologies, including AR/VR/MR headsets, optical systems, camera pipelines, or visual‑inertial tracking
- Deep understanding of graphics pipelines, GPU/accelerator programming, or real‑time rendering concepts
- Strong systems-level thinking and ability to lead designs across multiple engineering disciplines
- Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, Vulkan, or similar XR/graphics frameworks
- Knowledge of computer vision, sensor fusion, or real‑time signal processing
- Experience with aerospace, defense, or safety‑critical system development
- Familiarity with model-based design tools, simulation environments, or digital twin ecosystems
- Background in leading multidisciplinary teams or serving in technical leadership roles
- Experience with three and six-degree-of-freedom extended reality systems
Benefits
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
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