We are looking for a Lead Embedded Linux Engineer<\/b> to take ownership of designing and building a custom Linux distribution using Yocto for use in next -generation satellite communications systems. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross -functional teams to gather requirements, plan the system architecture, develop and test in a lab environment, and support over -the -air (OTA) updates. As the effort scales, you’ll also help build and lead a focused team around this initiative.
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If you thrive in fast -paced environments and enjoy solving unconventional technical challenges, especially in aerospace or telecom domains, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a direct impact on cutting -edge hardware/software systems.
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Lead the design and development of a custom embedded Linux distribution built with Yocto.
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Create and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) for existing and new hardware platforms.
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Build and manage Yocto layers and recipes for multiple hardware targets.
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Support multi -architecture environments (e.g., ARM, x86).
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Port the custom distribution to new platforms and hardware revisions.
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Develop tools and infrastructure to support engineering teams working on satellite and telecom systems.
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Design and implement robust OTA update mechanisms for production deployments.
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Act as the go -to expert on all things Linux—kernel internals, CPU architecture, device drivers, and system integration.
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Collaborate in a small, agile engineering team across the full development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, test, and verification.
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
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7+ years of experience building and delivering embedded Linux systems.
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Expert -level proficiency with C, C++, Git, and Yocto/OpenEmbedded.
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Deep understanding of embedded Linux internals including configuration, BSPs, bootloaders, kernel, and drivers.
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Strong debugging and root -cause analysis skills at the kernel and system level.
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Hands -on experience with hardware interfaces and protocols like RS -232, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
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Experience with hardware -in -the -loop testing and integration workflows.
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Proven track record across the full software development lifecycle.
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Excellent communication skills and comfort working in multidisciplinary teams.
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Experience with PREEMPT_RT<\/b> real -time patches for Linux.
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Background in developing and testing software for SmallSats<\/b> or CubeSats<\/b>.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines<\/b> and generating release artifacts.
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Experience working with Docker<\/b> and containerized Linux environments.
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Knowledge of building container images directly from Yocto artifacts.
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