Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

MDA Space; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

A global technology leader in space seeks an experienced Embedded Linux Developer to join their Farnborough team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of expertise in embedded Linux platform development, particularly using Yocto or Buildroot, along with strong experience in CI/CD and container management. You'll integrate and support various platform services and maintain build infrastructures, contributing to innovative space solutions. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded Linux platform development.
• Proficient in Linux system development using Yocto or Buildroot.
• Experience with ARM-based embedded platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom Linux distributions using Yocto or Buildroot.
• Integrate platform services such as container runtimes and distributed services.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and platform build infrastructure.

Skills

Embedded Linux platform development

Linux system development with Yocto

ARM-based embedded platforms

Container management with Docker

CI/CD with Jenkins

Python for automation

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Docker

Redis

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, with a 55-year+ history of world firsts and more than 450 missions. We are a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts turns audacious customer visions into achievable missions, combining experience, engineering excellence and a collaborative culture. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

About MDA Space

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business, is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. With locations in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom Linux distributions using Yocto or Buildroot
• Maintain Linux platform configuration, including kernel configuration, device tree, and boot components (U-Boot)
• Develop and maintain system platform services and infrastructure components
• Integrate platform services such as container runtimes (Docker / Podman) and distributed services (Redis)
• Implement cross-compilation environments and image build pipelines
• Maintain Linux packaging, configuration management, and release processes
• Support integration of hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet) at the platform level
• Develop automation tools for system deployment, configuration, and diagnostics
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and platform build infrastructure (Jenkins)

Technology Stack

ARM64, Yocto, Buildroot, U‑Boot, Linux | C/C++, Python, Shell | Docker, Podman, Redis | Git, Jenkins CI/CD | SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet | Cursor, Claude Code, Codex

Required Experience

• 7+ years embedded Linux platform development
• Linux system development using Yocto or Buildroot
• Experience with ARM-based embedded platforms
• Familiarity with boot process (U-Boot, device tree, kernel configuration)
• Experience with containers (Docker or Podman)
• Experience deploying or integrating services such as Redis
• Cross-compilation and build automation for embedded systems
• Git workflows and CI systems such as Jenkins
• Python or shell scripting for automation
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex)

Preferred Experience

• Linux kernel debugging or driver development
• High-performance networking systems
• FPGA-based platforms
• Telecom or satellite communication systems

Company and Culture

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration. We are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please notify us.

Comments / Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: entitlement to take up the position and nationality/immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: confirmation of past three years of employment
• Reference checks

Benefits

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. Team members and qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that includes private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan, and an employee assistance program.

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