Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Senior Embedded Software Engineeress

Senior Embedded Linux and BSP Software Engineer (Avionics)

Flight computers, radios, and payload processors operate at their best when supported by a robust software stack closely integrated with the hardware. Our client, a fast-paced national security satellite company, empowers engineers to tackle real challenges from the moment of initial power-on through to orbit operations. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer who can take full ownership of avionics bring-up. If you thrive at the intersection of hardware and software and are passionate about your work taking flight, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

The Role

In this position, you will lead the Linux bring-up for new avionics hardware, managing the board support package, custom kernel work, device trees, bootloaders, and the low-level drivers that connect hardware to the operating system. You will define and build the infrastructure used to deploy and validate systems across flight computers, radios, and payload processors. Additionally, you will create internal tools to facilitate rapid hardware debugging in both laboratory settings and on the production floor. Your role will also involve representing 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 and the associated design flow including 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