Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

About the role

4D Tech Solutions, an AFS company, is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems with onboard sensing, compute, and communications, including core system software across FPGA and Embedded Linux platforms.

The role involves calibrating and troubleshooting embedded sensors in field conditions, developing graphical user interfaces for geospatial data visualization, and supporting system testing, demonstrations, and prototype evaluation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can move quickly between design, implementation, and field integration to advance next-generation imaging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a similar degree
• 10+ years' experience in design, development, and fielding of embedded systems
• 10+ years' experience applying systems engineering fundamentals in a product engineering capacity
• 5+ years' experience in C, C++, and/or Python programming language
• Markerboard proficiency in trigonometry and linear algebra

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux development (PetaLinux/Raspberry Pi, etc.)
• Proficient in electronics design and EDA software such as KiCad, Circuit Studio, Eagle, etc.
• Familiarity with optics, lasers, LiDAR, and camera systems
• Experience with Xilinx Zynq architecture
• Experience with FPGA development and VHDL language
• Familiarity with Qt or another cross-platform user-interface toolkit
• Familiarity with mechanical design and applicable software (e.g., Solidworks)
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces (e.g., control stations for unmanned systems)
• Experience working with government customers (demonstrations/test events)
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 security controls
• Familiarity with or certified to operate unmanned aerial systems (FAA Part 107 certification)

Eligibility Requirement

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain one

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Pay and benefits

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$94,000—$187,600 USD

What We Believe

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This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.