Professional Services - Sr. Solutions Engineer (SE) for Embedded Systems

Aptiv • Washington, DC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Wind RiverX (WRX) is a mission-driven software company focused on delivering advanced, secure, and resilient solutions that support U.S. defense and national security missions. As a subsidiary of Wind River, a global leader in intelligent systems software with over four decades of proven success in aerospace and defense, WRX builds upon a trusted legacy of innovation, reliability, and mission assurance. Wind River’s software has powered some of the world’s most critical systems — from the Mars rovers and commercial aircraft to advanced military platforms and autonomous defense technologies. Building on this heritage, WRX extends that technical excellence to accelerate innovation at the edge, combining agility, security, and modern software practices tailored to the unique needs of defense customers. At WRX, we partner closely with government, defense, and industry leaders to provide secure and reliable systems to the most critical missions, enhance interoperability, and strengthen digital resilience. Our team brings deep expertise in systems integration, open architecture, customer needs, and software-defined solutions that empower our warfighters and critical partners across air, land, sea, and cyber domains. We are a fast-growing organization that values collaboration, integrity, and technical mastery. Our culture is rooted in innovation and purpose — we move quickly, think boldly, and take pride in delivering solutions that matter. If you believe you would be an asset to a high-powered team with an energetic culture where you will contribute to reducing the definition of impossible, we would like to talk to you. YOUR ROLE The Professional Services - Sr. Solutions Engineer (SE) for Embedded Systems is a hands-on, customer-facing technical expert responsible for enabling mission-critical programs built on Wind River VxWorks, Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform, and other advanced embedded technologies. You will operate at the intersection of systems engineering, integration, and technical consulting — guiding customers from early architecture through deployment. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, technical evangelist, and embedded systems SME who can work independently on-site with customers, diagnose complex issues, and drive successful outcomes without relying on home-office support. This is a high-impact position supporting aerospace, defense, intelligence, and other national security programs. In this senior-level role, you will take ownership of complex projects and act as a technical lead for customer engagements.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and intelligent edge architectures.
• Ability to quickly develop expertise in Wind River’s VxWorks, Helix Virtualization Platform, and related toolchains.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and integration skills across hardware and software boundaries.
• Strong communication skills to serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior engineering teams.
• Ability to work autonomously at customer sites with minimal remote support.
• Ability to build credibility with customers and navigate dynamic or fast-paced defense environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5 minimum with10 years preferred of professional experience with embedded systems, RTOS development, or low-level systems programming.
• Advanced expertise in real-time operating systems, including debugging, performance tuning, and application development.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming with familiarity in Python and Rust preferred
• Experience with one or more RTOS platforms (VxWorks ideal; Linux acceptable).
• Prior experience supporting customers as a field engineer, systems engineer, solutions engineer, or consultant.
• Strong knowledge of operating system concepts (scheduling, memory management, IPC, etc.) and embedded processor architectures (ARM, PPC, MIPS, x86, RISC-V).
• Proven experience with tools like Git, JIRA, and other software lifecycle management tools.
• Strong understanding of security practices in embedded systems and vulnerability management.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong debugging skills using industry tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, trace systems).
• Ability to travel and support on-site work independently.
• U.S. citizenship required, active security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, driving requirements gathering, architectural design, and solution delivery.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve sophisticated technical issues in Linux or VxWorks-based systems, providing expert guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Software Development: Design, implement, and integrate advanced software components and frameworks for embedded systems.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Security and Maintenance: Proactively monitor and address security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with field engineers, premium support teams, and R&D teams to deliver seamless solutions.
• Defect Management: Prioritize and address defect resolutions for internal and customer-reported issues.
• Open-Source Contributions: Represent the organization in open-source communities, driving innovation and contributing to key projects.
• System Optimization: Optimize real-time system performance, leveraging in-depth knowledge of Real Time Operating System (RTOS) principles and embedded architectures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees