Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: $127000 - 253000 per year Requirements: U.S. citizenship is mandatory to be eligible for a security clearance Proven ability to secure and sustain a Secret U.S. government security clearance Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with at least 8 years of relevant experience Proficiency in software design, integration, and testing, particularly with C / C++ Experience with embedded microprocessor design and system-on-chip software development, including FPGAs and high-speed transceivers Background in developing real-time applications on embedded platforms such as bare metal, embedded Linux, or Windows environments Familiarity with Agile development methodologies Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in fast-paced product development contexts Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and actively engage in collaborative, cross-functional product teams, utilizing agile methodologies Lead the development of new technologies and products from architectural design through to integration and testing Work closely with other technical teams to create innovative solutions for complex challenges Derive software and FPGA interface requirements based on system-level specifications Conduct simulations and analyses and perform software testing in a lab setting Participate in an advanced product development team environment, collaborating with firmware, electrical, and software engineers Address and troubleshoot issues with creative problem-solving approaches Travel occasionally for business-related purposes as needed Technologies: Embedded FPGA Firmware Linux Security Windows ASP.NET C# C++ DevSecOps Ethernet Flow Support JIRA Jenkins Machine Learning MVVM PCIe Visual Studio WPF More: At Lumen Dynamics, we are committed to defending freedoms and deterring aggression, leveraging over a century of engineering expertise. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Software Engineer for our Electronic Warfare (EW) projects in Goleta, CA. We emphasize collaboration and innovation within our team to tackle meaningful problems that contribute to a safer, more secure world. Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and generous work-life balance benefits. We believe in fostering a workplace that values trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and safety. last updated 27 week of 2026