What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Systems Architect position at Elma Electronic?
Build What Powers Mission-Critical Systems
At Elma Electronic, we don’t just build hardware—we enable the systems behind aerospace, defense, and mission-critical applications.
We are looking for an Embedded Systems Architect to join our team and play a key role in designing and delivering complex embedded computing solutions that support some of the most demanding environments in the world. This is an onsite role, in Lawrenceville, GA
What You will Do
- Architect and configure embedded systems solutions aligned to customer technical and program requirements
- Partner closely with Sales, Engineering, and customers to develop compliant, cost-effective system designs
- Translate mission requirements into practical system architectures using VPX, VME, and CompactPCI platforms
- Support pre-sales and proposal efforts, including requirements capture, costing, and solution development
- Serve as the technical bridge across customer, sales, and engineering teams
- Participate in design and customer reviews (PDR/CDR) and ensure successful solution handoff and execution
What You Bring
- Experience with embedded systems architectures (VPX, VME, CompactPCI)
- Strong understanding of open standards (VITA, SOSA) and rugged system design
- Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable solutions
- Experience supporting pre-sales, proposals, or customer-facing engineering roles
- Strong communication skills—comfortable working across technical and commercial teams
- Background in aerospace, defense, or rugged embedded systems preferred
Why Join Elma?
- Work on cutting-edge embedded systems platforms used in aerospace and defense
- Be part of a company driving innovation in open architecture systems (VPX, SOSA)
- Collaborate with a team that values technical expertise, customer partnership, and execution
- Contribute directly to high-impact, mission-critical programs
What Success Looks
- LikeYou can confidently architect solutions that meet complex technical and environmental require
- mentsYou act as a trusted advisor to both customers and internal stakeho
- ldersYou help drive opportunities from concept → proposal → execution
Elma Electronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Interested? Apply now and help design the future of embedded systems.