Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Senior Embedded Software Engineeress

Senior Embedded Linux and BSP Software Engineer (Avionics)

Flight computers, radios, and payload processors can only perform as well as the software stack residing closest to the metal. Our client is a rapidly growing national security satellite company, where engineers tackle real-world problems from the initial power-on phase all the way through to on-orbit operations. They are seeking a senior embedded Linux engineer to take full ownership of avionics bring-up. If you thrive at the intersection of hardware and software and are eager for your work to have a significant impact, this opportunity may be perfect for you.

The Role

You will lead the Linux bring-up process for new avionics hardware, taking responsibility for the board support package, custom kernel development, device trees, bootloaders, and the low-level drivers that interface hardware with the operating system. Your role will involve defining and building the infrastructure necessary to deploy and validate these systems across flight computers, radios, and payload processors. Additionally, you will create internal tools to support rapid hardware debugging in both the lab and on the production floor. Furthermore, you will represent software and firmware concerns in cross-disciplinary product development, clearly communicating technical risks and integration status to program teams.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 9 or more years of relevant industry experience with embedded Linux kernel and BSP development
• 5 or more years of experience with C programming
• 5 or more years of experience with version control systems such as Git
• US Person status required (US Citizenship required for clearance eligibility)

What Sets Candidates Apart

• Familiarity with C++ and Python
• Experience with Xilinx Zynq or Ultrascale+ SoC devices, including design flow with Vivado and PetaLinux (Yocto)
• Experience with software-defined radios using AD9361 or Xilinx RFSoC devices
• Familiarity with communication standards including SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, Ethernet, or SpaceWire
• Proficiency with HDL simulators such as ModelSim/Questa or Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)

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Adam Slade