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Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for hardware systems. Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers, implement low-level drivers, perform validation and testing, and produce technical documentation to support deployment and sustainment.

Lead design, development, and verification of complex rugged embedded digital board‑level hardware for aerospace/defense. Architect high‑speed interfaces (FPGAs, PCIe, DDR, 100G Ethernet), perform bring‑up, debug, verification, collaborate with CAD/SI and manufacturing for DFM/DFT, and mentor junior engineers while guiding small projects.

Lead contract lifecycle management for defense contracts and subcontracts, advise on FAR/DFARS compliance, negotiate and draft agreements, manage proposal responses, track contract compliance, support audits, and coordinate cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and support program objectives.

Lead architecture and end-to-end board‑level hardware design for ruggedized, high‑speed embedded systems (FPGA, secure processing, 400G+ Ethernet, PCIe Gen5+, DDR5). Define engineering standards, ensure DFM/DFA/DFT, collaborate across disciplines, support proposals, and mentor engineering teams to deliver reliable defense/aerospace products.

Design, analyze, and test rugged subsystems and complex PCB assemblies for aerospace/defense. Lead product lifecycle from concept to production, create 3D models and drawings, perform thermal and structural analysis, support environmental testing to MIL‑STD‑810, develop BOMs, manage ECO/ECRs, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and procurement.

Lead RF circuit design from concept through production, perform RF architecture and simulation, characterize and test RF performance, mentor engineers, collaborate on integration, and support customers, suppliers, and manufacturing for defense-grade RF/microwave products.

Lead firmware development for embedded and enterprise systems, define architecture and test plans, manage team tasks and status, support design bring-up and system validation, present status to leadership/customers, and collaborate with test, systems, and support teams to reproduce and resolve customer issues. Requires security clearance eligibility.

Lead and conduct functional, environmental, stress, and security testing of avionics and data processing hardware. Develop test equipment and procedures (ATP/QTP/FTP), troubleshoot PCBA and system failures, produce test reports and contractual deliverables, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure qualification, verification, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.

Lead business development for Mercury in High Growth Markets, driving pipeline, executive engagement, capture strategy, and cross-functional teams to win space and defense programs. Influence requirements, define price-to-win, manage KPIs, deliver quarterly leadership updates, and travel frequently to engage customers and industry partners.

Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering programs for RF/EW and complex hardware/software products. Develop and maintain schedules, track risks and resources, support integration, test, qualification and manufacturing transitions, and communicate status to stakeholders. Support proposal planning, technical reviews, and resolution of cross-discipline blockers to ensure on-time delivery of defense/aerospace systems.