Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, Civil and Defense Satellite Payloads.  Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems.  All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and delivered from Lucix facilities in California, USA.

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead the embedded software and digital logic engineering team.

Work Location: This is an on-site in person position. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead the embedded software and digital logic engineering team, including project assignments, day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and performance reviews
• Provide technical direction and review for embedded C software and VHDL-based digital logic designs
• Guide development throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through design, integration, verification, production, and delivery
• Serve as a senior technical resource and contribute directly to designs, technical investigations, and new product concepts as needed
• Chair or lead software and digital design reviews, and ensure that designs meet program requirements for performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Coordinate engineering work with RF, electrical, systems, test, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Create and refine the technology road map for embedded software and digital logic in Lucix products
• Track current and upcoming engineering needs; lead staffing plans and secure additional full-time or contract resources as needed
• Lead, enforce, and continually improve Lucix’s product development and engineering processes
• Help attract, develop, and retain engineering talent, and contribute to a strong company culture as a member of the Lucix leadership team

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• HSA and FSA
• Traditional 401(k) with company match
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• We have a 9/80 workweek that provides employees with every other Friday off

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lucix Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary: Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 7+ years of professional experience developing embedded software in C and/or digital logic using VHDL
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role
• Demonstrated experience working in a process-based organization using ISO 9001, AS9100, or a similar quality system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical peers, direct the work of others, and provide constructive feedback
• Ability to review designs and mentor engineers while supporting their ownership of technical work
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Desired:

• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, with demonstrated growth in responsibility
• Experience with FPGA-based designs, including architecture, implementation, simulation, and verification
• Experience with embedded processors, real-time operating systems, device drivers, and hardware/software integration
• Experience developing products for space, aerospace, or defense applications
• Familiarity with product qualification, environmental testing, and production transition for high-reliability hardware
• Success presenting technical concepts or new products to customers, at industry conferences, or in other external forums