Senior Embedded Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer to lead the platform level work on our hardware products. The role involves Linux and Android environment work, contributing to full product lifecycles and collaborating with hardware and mechanical teams to deliver reliable systems.

The ideal candidate has proven Linux platform bring-up experience, familiarity with Yocto/Buildroot, strong debugging skills, and the ability to work on-site at least four days a week

Qualifications

• Senior Platform Software Engineer focusing on Linux bring-up.
• Familiar with Yocto and Buildroot.
• Proficient in debugging and hardware integration.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Android experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full Linux platform bring-up including bootloader, kernel, drivers and dts.
• Build Linux root filesystem and device drivers for boards.
• Create reliable software upgrade processes.
• Write startup scripts and services.
• Design low-level drivers and communication protocols for RT systems.
• Test and debug software/hardware integration.
• Collaborate with product teams to define requirements and architecture.
• Work within an Agile environment.

Skills

Linux platform bring-up

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

On-site availability

Schematics reading

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Debugging tools

Scope probe

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary: Platform software engineer working on the platform level of our hardware products. This involves working with both Linux and Android and modifying the standard behaviour to work within our marine environment. Being involved in the full lifecycle of new products, working closely with other departments (such as hardware and mechanical engineering) to produce vital, high quality and reliable devices for our customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Full Linux platform bring-up (including bootloader, kernel, drivers and dts files) for our cutting-edge products, ensuring optimal performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Building the Linux root file system and device drivers for various boards.
• Creating reliable software upgrade processes.
• Writing scripts and services to ensure the board starts up correctly.
• Designing and implementing low-level drivers, components, and communication protocols for systems in a multi-threaded real-time environment.
• Conducting thorough testing and debugging of systems, identifying and resolving software and hardware integration issues.
• Working closely with the product development team to define software requirements, specifications, and system architecture.
• Working within an agile environment.

Job Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Platform Software Engineer, with a focus on Linux platform bring up.
• Familiarity with Yocto and/or buildroot.
• Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques, including use of scope probe when required.
• Solid understanding of hardware design principles and ability to read schematics.
• Android platform experience would be beneficial but is not required.
• Experience with various Linux capable processors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to be on site at least 4 days per week.

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i.e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.