Embedded Systems Architect, Aerospace & Defense

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$194,400–$291,600 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jul 28, 2027

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Above market

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This role $243k
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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

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TL;DR · Embedded Systems Architect, Aerospace & Defense

Embedded Systems Architect – Aerospace & Defense joins the AECG Embedded Business Team to develop and optimize x86 and Adaptive SOC platforms for embedded applications. This role involves defining reference designs, product features, and firmware solutions for x86, Arm, and RiscV processors to meet requirements for edge sensors and mission computing in land, air, sea, and space systems. You will serve as an x86 expert, collaborating with internal teams to influence roadmaps while managing relationships with aerospace and defense partners. Key responsibilities include creating product value propositions, tracking co-developments, and specifying requirements for radar, communications, and AI applications. Required skills include experience with BIOS, embedded drivers, memory architectures, Linux variants, RTOS, and high-performance networking interfaces like RoCEv2/RDMA. You will also perform benchmarking and performance analysis to showcase capabilities in signal processing and vision systems.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary x86 solutions expert for the Aerospace and Defense team.
  • Define requirements and application use-cases for future x86 processors and embedded solutions.
  • Develop reference designs and benchmarking activities to showcase product capabilities in fields like radar and AI.
  • Create product value propositions and outbound content, including presentations and webinars, to differentiate AMD products.
  • Manage strategic relationships with aerospace and defense customers to drive product adoption and gather requirements.
  • Track and manage co-development projects within the partner ecosystem and COTS providers.
  • Guide cross-functional teams through the execution and delivery of technical reference designs.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical and computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar technical field.
  • Deep experience in embedded computing with x86 processors and the ability to translate that into future system capabilities.
  • Strong background in x86 and Arm CPUs, with preferred exposure to RiscV.
  • Knowledge of BIOS, embedded drivers, memory architectures, and performance benchmarking of processors.
  • Experience with Linux variants, common RTOS requirements in defense, and high-performance networking interfaces like RoCEv2/RDMA.
  • Familiarity with Intel and AMD x86 device architectures, including Ryzen and EPYC.
  • Knowledge of embedded graphics, vision systems, Edge AI/ML, and DSP for signal processing.
  • Experience working with COTS vendors on SBC development for defense applications.

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