Director of Embedded Software Engineering

HEICO Corporation • Camarillo, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group, is seeking an experienced Director to lead its embedded software and digital logic engineering team. Lucix develops RF hardware for commercial, civil, and defense satellite payloads, as well as airborne and ground systems. Its hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and delivered from its California facilities. This is an on-site, in-person position.

The Director leads the team’s work and provides technical direction for embedded C software and VHDL-based digital logic design. The role guides products through the full lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through design, integration, verification, production, and delivery—and contributes directly to designs, technical investigations, and new product concepts as needed. The Director coordinates with RF, electrical, systems, test, manufacturing, and program teams; develops the technology roadmap; and leads staffing and engineering process improvement. As a member of the Lucix leadership team, the Director also helps attract, develop, and retain engineering talent and contributes to company culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience developing embedded software in C and/or digital logic using VHDL.
• At least 3 years of experience in an engineering leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience working in a process-based organization using ISO 9001, AS9100, or a similar quality system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical peers, direct others’ work, and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to review designs and mentor engineers while supporting their ownership of technical work.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of engineering leadership experience, with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
• Experience with FPGA-based designs, including architecture, implementation, simulation, and verification.
• Experience with embedded processors, real-time operating systems, device drivers, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience developing products for space, aerospace, or defense applications.
• Familiarity with product qualification, environmental testing, and production transition for high-reliability hardware.
• Success presenting technical concepts or new products to customers, at industry conferences, or in other external forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead the embedded software and digital logic engineering team, including project assignments, day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Provide technical direction and review for embedded C software and VHDL-based digital logic designs.
• Guide product development throughout the lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through design, integration, verification, production, and delivery.
• Serve as a senior technical resource and contribute to designs, technical investigations, and new product concepts as needed.
• Chair or lead software and digital design reviews, ensuring designs meet program requirements for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Coordinate engineering work with RF, electrical, systems, test, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Create and refine the technology roadmap for embedded software and digital logic in Lucix products.
• Track current and upcoming engineering needs, lead staffing plans, and secure additional full-time or contract resources as needed.
• Lead, enforce, and continually improve Lucix’s product development and engineering processes.
• Help attract, develop, and retain engineering talent, and contribute to company culture as a member of the Lucix leadership team.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Traditional 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored basic life insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary coverage options, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 9/80 workweek providing every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director