Sr Staff Software Engineer - Embeded SME - SlingWorks

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.  For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

The Embedded Software SME will be assigned to SlingWorks, our advanced R&D organization, and will be part of a world-class team developing latest perception and virtual reality technologies. We are focused on equipping the Warfighter for an evolving and complex battlefield. Every day we push technology to increase decision speed, enable fast and coordinated tactics, and foster a shared battlefield awareness. Above all, we design products and systems that are built for the real-world with an emphasis on mission-tailorable capability, actionable information, user experience, and wearability.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development for high‑performance or real‑time systems.
• Expertise with C/C++, embedded Linux/RTOS, and hardware‑centric development workflows.
• Proven experience with XR technologies, including AR/VR/MR headsets, optical systems, camera pipelines, or visual‑inertial tracking.
• Deep understanding of graphics pipelines, GPU/accelerator programming, or real‑time rendering concepts.
• Strong systems-level thinking and ability to lead designs across multiple engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, Vulkan, or similar XR/graphics frameworks.
• Knowledge of computer vision, sensor fusion, or real‑time signal processing.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or safety‑critical system development.
• Familiarity with model-based design tools, simulation environments, or digital twin ecosystems.
• Background in leading multidisciplinary teams or serving in technical leadership roles.
• Experience with three and six degree of freedom extended reality systems.