Embedded Engineer

Vaiticka Solution; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an Embedded Engineer to design and implement wireless driver solutions primarily for embedded Linux systems. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development with a strong focus on wireless drivers, ideally with expertise in Embedded Linux kernel development and integration with Yocto-based distributions. This role offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development, focusing on wireless drivers.
• Deep expertise in Embedded Linux kernel development and Wi-Fi driver stacks.
• Strong experience with Yocto Project and custom Linux distributions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement wireless driver solutions for embedded Linux systems.
• Collaborate with teams to define wireless requirements and interfaces.
• Evaluate new wireless technologies for potential integration.

Skills

Embedded Linux kernel development

Wireless drivers expertise

C/C++ proficiency

Networking protocols knowledge

Yocto Project experience

Debugging tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Yocto

Python

Job description

Job Title

EMBEDDED ENGINEER

Employment type

Contract

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement wireless driver solutions (primarily Wi‑Fi) for embedded Linux systems.
• Customize and optimize Linux kernel and device drivers for performance, reliability, and security.
• Integrate wireless stacks into Yocto‑based Linux distributions, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and application teams to define wireless requirements and interfaces.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across kernel, driver, and user‑space layers.
• Maintain and enhance existing wireless driver codebases, including upstream contributions where applicable.
• Evaluate new wireless technologies and standards for potential integration.

Required skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on wireless drivers.
• Deep expertise in Embedded Linux kernel development and Wi‑Fi driver stacks (e.g., mac80211, cfg80211).
• Strong experience with Yocto Project and custom Linux distributions.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python).
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, WPA/WPA2, etc.).
• Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and kernel tracing utilities.

Preferred skills

• Experience with Bluetooth or other wireless protocols.
• Contributions to open‑source wireless projects.
• Knowledge of secure boot, OTA updates, and system security in embedded environments.
• Exposure to real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and multi‑core architectures.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and wireless certifications (FCC, CE, etc.).

Thank you

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