Lead Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls Firmware
Company: TalentCORE, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary We have an exciting
opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer (EE) to join our clients
Electrical Technologies Embedded Systems team located in San Diego,
CA. We are looking for someone with drive and talent who thrives in
a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The
successful candidate will report to the EE Instrumentation and
Control Team Manager and, alongside high-caliber colleagues, will
be engaged in the engineering support and new development of
high-power electromagnetic systems, high-energy laser (HEL)
systems, advanced airborne sensors, space-based laser and
electro-optical communications systems, and a variety of other
technologies in the expanding product portfolio of GA-EMS. This
position includes a technical emphasis on working with National
Instruments hardware that is commonly programmed with LabVIEW for
system instrumentation, control, command, and data handling. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and contribute to development and
sustainment efforts for HEL and other Control Systems using
National Instruments hardware with LabVIEW firmware/software
programming. Work with Engineering staff and chief engineers to
architect and develop control systems for the HEL product line and
other product lines and technology areas. These encompass
high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, pulsed power
systems, battery systems, advanced sensors, laser communications,
photonics, space systems, digital signal and image processing,
target tracking, laser beam control/pointing, signal modulation,
and instrumentation. Adapt evolving processes for control of
complex, electrical/optical/mechanical systems with hardware and
personnel safety as top priority. Grasp, understand, and correlate
many pieces of a complex system concurrently and be able to
identify, construct, document, and troubleshoot dependencies,
relationships, and logical processes in a clear, organized,
methodical manner. Execute technical concepts, strategies, and
plans quickly and work with minimal supervision. We recognize and
appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse
backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals
to apply. Job Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's
degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related
technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive
engineering experience as follows; nine (9) or more years of
experience with a bachelor's degree, seven (7) or more years of
experience with a master's degree, or four (4) or more years with a
PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of
education. Active or Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance is
required. Required Experience: Proven experience in embedded
firmware development using C or C++ for SOCs or microcontrollers
Experience with communication protocols such as RS422, I2C, GigE,
SPI, TCP, UDP, etc. Experience integrating software with hardware
(e.g., sensors, peripherals) Experience in releasing embedded
firmware with proper version control, testing, and deployment
processes. Desired proficiency in implementing software algorithms
such as (PID Controllers or Digital Signal Processing). Desired
experience developing firmware controlling system safety (e.g.,
safety-critical systems, fail-safes, fault detection, and response
mechanisms). Desired familiarity with DoD technical review process
(at a minimum: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR). Familiarity with version
control (e.g., Git) and build systems (e.g., Make, CMake).
Demonstrate understanding of standard software development
practices and documentation. Desired Experience with other software
development languages such as LabVIEW, or Python. Desired
Experience working with Linux based systems. Desired knowledge and
experience with EE fundamental concepts and troubleshooting
hardware. Experience with Cross – Team collaboration and
communication. Demonstrate an extensive technical expertise and
application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and
practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and
coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones
with some experience in project leadership. Must possess the
ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them
accurately throughout an evolving environment. Strong
communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required
to enable an effective interface with other departments and/or
professionals Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on
the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced
technical engineering problems. Must be able to work both
independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended
hours and travel as required.
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