Edge OS Architect: Flight-Grade Linux & NixOS

Stealth Mode; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace defense startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to oversee the low-level software stack for their flight computer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded Linux systems, fluency in shell scripting, and hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms. This individual will be responsible for architecting NixOS-based configurations, ensuring system security, and integrating performance-critical applications. Join us to make a direct impact in national defense through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building or maintaining embedded Linux systems.
• Deep familiarity with Linux internals including systemd, udev, and bootloaders.
• Hands-on experience with GPU and camera stack integration on NVIDIA Jetson platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own image lifecycle for flight computers from hardware bring-up to deployment.
• Build secure, minimal, reproducible NixOS configurations for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX.
• Integrate low-level software components into a cohesive system.

Skills

Embedded Linux systems

Linux internals

Shell scripting

Python programming

Rust programming

C programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson platforms

NixOS

Yocto

Job description

A leading aerospace defense startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to oversee the low-level software stack for their flight computer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded Linux systems, fluency in shell scripting, and hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms. This individual will be responsible for architecting NixOS-based configurations, ensuring system security, and integrating performance-critical applications. Join us to make a direct impact in national defense through innovative technology.