Experience in System Security Engineering (SSE) principles, reverse engineering & embedded security. * Experience in designing, implementing, and/or testing of real-time embedded security solutions ...
Experience in System Security Engineering (SSE) principles, reverse engineering & embedded security. * Experience in designing, implementing, and/or testing of real-time embedded security solutions ...
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Hudson, NH · On-site
Mercury Systems' Integrated Process Solutions (IPS) Line of Business (LOB) offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer who wants to expand your influence, own ...
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Hudson, NH · On-site
Mercury Systems' Integrated Process Solutions (IPS) Line of Business (LOB) offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer who wants to expand your influence, own ...
Sr. Firmware Engineer
Andover, MA · On-site
$101.68 - $140/hr
Senior Firmware Engineer** on MKS's Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a ... embedded systems.* Partnering with customers to understand application needs and integration ...
Sr. Firmware Engineer
Andover, MA · On-site
$101.68 - $140/hr
Senior Firmware Engineer** on MKS's Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a ... embedded systems.* Partnering with customers to understand application needs and integration ...
Mercury Systems' Integrated Process Solutions (IPS) Line of Business (LOB) offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer who wants to expand your influence, own ...
Mercury Systems' Integrated Process Solutions (IPS) Line of Business (LOB) offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer who wants to expand your influence, own ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
Who we are looking for The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports enterprise IT systems across a multi-site manufacturing environment . This is a hands-on senior role ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$107K - $146K/yr
Who we are looking for The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports enterprise IT systems across a multi-site manufacturing environment . This is a hands-on senior role ...
Senior Systems Engineer - EW
Nashua, NH · On-site
$105K - $144K/yr
S. Department of Defense, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work in our Electronic Warfare engineering team. As a member of the Pacific Defense group of companies, our growth is ...
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Senior Systems Engineer - EW
Nashua, NH · On-site
$105K - $144K/yr
S. Department of Defense, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work in our Electronic Warfare engineering team. As a member of the Pacific Defense group of companies, our growth is ...
Senior Systems Engineer - EW
Nashua, NH · On-site
$105K - $144K/yr
S. Department of Defense, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work in our Electronic Warfare engineering team. As a member of the Pacific Defense group of companies, our growth is ...
Senior Systems Engineer - EW
Nashua, NH · On-site
$105K - $144K/yr
S. Department of Defense, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work in our Electronic Warfare engineering team. As a member of the Pacific Defense group of companies, our growth is ...
Senior Systems Engineer - EW
$105K - $144K/yr
S. Department of Defense, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work in our Electronic Warfare engineering team. As a member of the Pacific Defense group of companies, our growth is ...
Senior Systems Engineer - EW
$105K - $144K/yr
S. Department of Defense, is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work in our Electronic Warfare engineering team. As a member of the Pacific Defense group of companies, our growth is ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Merrimack, NH · Hybrid
$107K - $146K/yr
Who we are looking for The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports enterprise IT systems across a multi-site manufacturing environment . This is a hands-on senior role ...
Senior Systems Engineer
Merrimack, NH · Hybrid
$107K - $146K/yr
Who we are looking for The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports enterprise IT systems across a multi-site manufacturing environment . This is a hands-on senior role ...
Sr Engineer (Control Systems)
North Andover, MA · Hybrid
$179K - $185K/yr
Job Summary The Sr Engineer (Control Systems) works on the design and development of the control systems embedded in the Ivenix infusion pump. This experienced engineering position, under minimal ...
Sr Engineer (Control Systems)
North Andover, MA · Hybrid
$179K - $185K/yr
Job Summary The Sr Engineer (Control Systems) works on the design and development of the control systems embedded in the Ivenix infusion pump. This experienced engineering position, under minimal ...
Sr Engineer (Control Systems)
Andover, MA · On-site
$169K - $175K/yr
Job Summary The Sr Engineer (Control Systems) works on the design and development of the control systems embedded in the Ivenix infusion pump. This experienced engineering position, under minimal ...
Sr Engineer (Control Systems)
Andover, MA · On-site
$169K - $175K/yr
Job Summary The Sr Engineer (Control Systems) works on the design and development of the control systems embedded in the Ivenix infusion pump. This experienced engineering position, under minimal ...
FAST Lab - Senior FPGA Engineer with Security Clearance
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$97K - $164K/yr
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join our FAST Labs team ... C, C++, Python, MATLAB) for embedded systems development, testbench creation, and data analysis.
FAST Lab - Senior FPGA Engineer with Security Clearance
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$97K - $164K/yr
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join our FAST Labs team ... C, C++, Python, MATLAB) for embedded systems development, testbench creation, and data analysis.
Principal Systems Engineer
Chelmsford, MA · On-site
The Engineer will guide trade-off decisions across cost, performance, reliability ... The ideal candidate brings deep experience with multiprocessor-based medical systems, embedded real ...
Principal Systems Engineer
Chelmsford, MA · On-site
The Engineer will guide trade-off decisions across cost, performance, reliability ... The ideal candidate brings deep experience with multiprocessor-based medical systems, embedded real ...
Firmware Engineer
Chelmsford, MA · On-site
Looking for a hands on Electrical Engineer who enjoys building & working in a fast paced ... Need to have experience integrating embedded systems with industrial hardware. This role is build ...
Firmware Engineer
Chelmsford, MA · On-site
Looking for a hands on Electrical Engineer who enjoys building & working in a fast paced ... Need to have experience integrating embedded systems with industrial hardware. This role is build ...
Eng I - Elec
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$64K - $110K/yr
... embedded processor sub-systems. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle - from architecture definition and RTL coding to ...
Eng I - Elec
Merrimack, NH · On-site
$64K - $110K/yr
... embedded processor sub-systems. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle - from architecture definition and RTL coding to ...
Experience in System Security Engineering (SSE) principles, reverse engineering & embedded security. * Experience in designing, implementing, and/or testing of real-time embedded security solutions ...
Experience in System Security Engineering (SSE) principles, reverse engineering & embedded security. * Experience in designing, implementing, and/or testing of real-time embedded security solutions ...
Mercury Systems' Integrated Process Solutions (IPS) Line of Business (LOB) offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer who wants to expand your influence, own ...
Mercury Systems' Integrated Process Solutions (IPS) Line of Business (LOB) offers an exciting leadership opportunity for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer who wants to expand your influence, own ...
Senior Principal Firmware Engineer
$126K - $210K/yr
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming for real-time embedded systems. * Expertise in ... debugging and system bring-up, using tools such as emulators, oscilloscopes, and communication bus ...
Senior Principal Firmware Engineer
$126K - $210K/yr
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming for real-time embedded systems. * Expertise in ... debugging and system bring-up, using tools such as emulators, oscilloscopes, and communication bus ...
The Systems Engineer must understand and capture the user needs into system requirements. The ... To avoid upload issues, please: save your résumé as a PDF, remove photos/graphics/embedded ...
The Systems Engineer must understand and capture the user needs into system requirements. The ... To avoid upload issues, please: save your résumé as a PDF, remove photos/graphics/embedded ...
Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Nashua, NH · On-site
$95K - $161K/yr
You will be a technical member of the Tactical Aircraft (TacAir) Systems Engineering Group that is responsible for supporting design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification ...
Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Nashua, NH · On-site
$95K - $161K/yr
You will be a technical member of the Tactical Aircraft (TacAir) Systems Engineering Group that is responsible for supporting design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification ...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer information
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How much do senior embedded systems engineer jobs pay per year?
What is the difference between Senior Embedded Systems Engineer vs Embedded Software Engineer?
| Aspect | Senior Embedded Systems Engineer | Embedded Software Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science; experience in embedded systems | Bachelor's in Computer Science or related; programming skills in C/C++ |
| Work Environment | Design, develop, and test embedded hardware/software in industrial, automotive, or consumer electronics | Develop embedded software for devices, often in teams, within tech or manufacturing companies |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used in industries like automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics | Common in consumer electronics, IoT, and industrial automation |
The main difference is that Senior Embedded Systems Engineers typically oversee complex projects, integrate hardware and software, and may lead teams, while Embedded Software Engineers focus primarily on developing and coding embedded software components. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the senior role involves more responsibility and system-level understanding.
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Mercury Systems rating
8.2
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Job description
Mercury Systems is looking for the best and brightest talent to help bring cutting-edge technology to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. We bridge commercial innovation with defense-grade security to ensure our warfighters and allies have the technological advantage.
Mercury is seeking a highly motivatedPrincipal Systems Engineer to develop the next generation of Mercury's industry-leading rugged, secure processing solutions. In this role, you'll be part of a Systems Engineering team primarily working within our Processing Technology business unit designing, integrating, verifying, and delivering rugged, secure, embedded products.You'll have the opportunity to shape technology across multiple lines of business and multiple product lines.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and robust protections against reverse engineering, unauthorized access, and exploitation.
You'll be working in a matrix organization as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team while collaborating with Line of Business Chief Engineers, systems engineering, program management, business development, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to meet customer needs. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in an environment of an integrated mindset, unconstrained thinking, and being empowered to make decisions.
If you are passionate about systems engineering, security, cutting-edge technology, and have a experience in developing secure/anti-tamper processing solutions, we want to hear from you.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Science degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
- Typically requires 6+ years experience in Systems Engineering.
- Experience in system engineering principles, including requirements development and management, system design, and verification/validation.
- Experience in System Security Engineering (SSE) principles, reverse engineering & embedded security.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and/or testing of real-time embedded security solutions targeted for Department of Defense (DoD) platforms.
- Experience in generating Anti-Tampertechnologies, techniques, and principles, including hardware/software protections, secure boot, and encryption.
- Experience with Cyber Security, and/or Key Management plans.
- Experience in vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis to identify potential attack vectors and mitigation strategies.
- U.S. citizen with an active U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
- Strong understanding of anti-tamper technologies, techniques, and principles, including hardware/software protections, secure boot, and encryption.
- Familiarity with Security State of the Art FPGAs and Intel CPUs
- Familiarity in design, integration, test, and fielding of secure systems
- Familiarity VPX and/or rack mount server hardware
- Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architect or equivalent MBSE tools.
- Experience with Jama, Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket.
- Ability to travel, up to 15% of the time (location dependent)
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Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com
Our Culture
We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.
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As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.
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