Solutions Architect, Software

Fidus Systems

. Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs and develop requirements .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system-level design and embedded software development, with a strong focus on Linux and various RTOSs. Capable of architecting solutions that meet client needs while ensuring compliance with ITAR restrictions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Software DevelopmentSystem-Level DesignFPGA KnowledgeConcise Communication SkillsU.S. Person Eligibility

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Hard Skills

LinuxRTOSDriver CreationControl SystemsNetwork ManagementArchitectural ApproachesRisk Mitigation StrategiesTechnical Proposal WritingProject ManagementDesign Background

Soft Skills

Concise CommunicationListening SkillsPersonable InteractionPresentation SkillsUnderstanding and Extrapolation

Tools & Technologies

FPGAEmbedded SoftwarePCB LayoutMechanical DesignThermal Design

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Person EligibilityExport License Eligibility

Industry Keywords

ITAR RestrictionsClassified InformationResearch and DevelopmentClient SolutionsInvestment Areas

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs and develop requirements
Architect solutions that meet client needs
Develop plans, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate work required to deliver client solutions
Write technical content for proposals
Understand and present Fidus’ resource capabilities and work approach
Discuss, promote, defend, and refine the work approach and estimate as necessary
Evaluate and understand solutions and partition programs into logical segments
Undertake project work as required
Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products
Assist in identifying new areas of investment and research and development
Collaborate across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Ideally at least seven (7) years of design background as a Senior Embedded Software Designer featuring Linux, various RTOSs, driver creation/modification, control systems, and network management
System-level design experience and interest, including identifying architectural approaches and tradeoffs
Strong knowledge of FPGAs and hardware
Ability to undertake designs with ITAR restrictions or classified information
Concise communication and writing skills
Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills
Professional and personable
Enjoys travel, anticipated to be up to 6 weeks per year, typically within North America
Proven experience giving presentations to small-to-medium-sized groups
Candidates must be a U.S. person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62, or be eligible for an export license
Candidates must complete background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401(k) plan contributions
Annual profit-sharing bonus
Other supplementary benefits
Travel opportunities, anticipated up to 6 weeks per year