Edge OS Architect for NVIDIA Jetson & Flight Systems

Singularity Defense Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace and defense startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Edge Operating Systems to manage the low-level software stack for their flight computer. The role entails optimizing Linux systems, developing secure updates, and integrating performance-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems, Linux internals, and NVIDIA Jetson technologies. This position is a crucial part of shaping the company's contributions to national defense, working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own image lifecycle for flight computers, from hardware bring-up to mission deployment.
• Build secure, reproducible NixOS configurations for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX.
• Develop secure update mechanisms for edge devices in hostile environments.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Shell scripting

Python

C

Rust

NVIDIA Jetson platforms

Performance optimization

Debugging

Education

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

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

NixOS

NVIDIA Orin NX

Job description

An innovative aerospace and defense startup is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Edge Operating Systems to manage the low-level software stack for their flight computer. The role entails optimizing Linux systems, developing secure updates, and integrating performance-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems, Linux internals, and NVIDIA Jetson technologies. This position is a crucial part of shaping the company's contributions to national defense, working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.