Lead Embedded Software Engineer

II-VI Incorporated • United States, Colorado • Posted June 10, 2026

Position Overview

Coherent Aerospace & Defense, Emerging Laser Subsystems Business Unit is seeking an embedded software engineer to contribute to the development of advanced laser systems for defense applications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


Software Architecture and Design: Works as a member of a cross-disciplinary team of systems engineers, optical engineers, electrical engineers, and FPGA engineers to conceptualize a system solution that meets customer requirements. Responsible for designing, developing, and documenting software for assigned projects. Creates design documentation including Software Requirements Documents, block diagrams, Software Design Documents, and Interface Control Documents. May serve as the lead software engineer on assigned projects.

  • Software Development and Test: Develops software (primarily embedded) to meet the requirements of the system under development. Writes software test plans and tests software at various levels of integration ...