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Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Heico

Camarillo, CA · Posted November 10, 2026

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Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, Civil and Defense Satellite Payloads. Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. All hardware is designed, qualified, manufactured, tested, and delivered from Lucix facilities in California, USA.

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead the embedded software and digital logic engineering team.

Work Location: This is an on-site in person position.

Essential Duties and 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 development throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through design, integration, verification, production, and delivery

Serve as a senior technical resource and contribute directly to designs, technical investigations, and new product concepts as needed

Chair or lead software and digital design reviews, and ensure that 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 road map 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 a strong company culture as a member of the Lucix leadership team

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

HSA and FSA

Traditional 401(k) with company match

Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD

Voluntary Coverages (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

We have a 9/80 workweek that provides employees with every other Friday off

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lucix Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary: Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.