Avionics-Grade Embedded Linux Engineer

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Impulse Space, Inc. in Redondo Beach is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to build and maintain the foundational software stack powering our avionics platforms. You will develop Yocto-based distributions, implement secure boot, write Linux device drivers, and integrate sensors and peripherals.

This role requires hands-on skills in C/C++, kernel space debugging, and collaboration across hardware and software teams to deliver robust, flight-critical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees.
• Experience building and maintaining Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions for custom boards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, configure, and debug Linux kernel drivers.
• Demonstrated experience developing in C/C++, with ability to work in constrained, low-level environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain a Yocto-based Linux distribution for custom avionics hardware.
• Manage kernel configuration, system services, and integration of middleware components.
• Develop, port, and maintain Linux device drivers for sensors, buses, and memory devices.
• Implement secure boot and code signing; configure cryptographic assets; apply security frameworks.
• Design and maintain OTA update infrastructure with rollback and partitioning support.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Kernel debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Yocto project

CI/CD (GitLab/Jenkins/CircleCI)

Job description

Impulse Space, Inc. in Redondo Beach is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to build and maintain the foundational software stack powering our avionics platforms. You will develop Yocto-based distributions, implement secure boot, write Linux device drivers, and integrate sensors and peripherals.

This role requires hands-on skills in C/C++, kernel space debugging, and collaboration across hardware and software teams to deliver robust, flight-critical software.