Embedded Linux Engineer I – Yocto & Xilinx, Space Systems

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer I with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in embedded systems, including device drivers, kernel customization, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with a preference for Xilinx platforms.

As a member of our software team, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle from concept to production, working closely with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience developing and debugging software on embedded hardware (e.g., power systems, motors, sensors).
• Understanding of multi-threaded programming and resource-constrained environments.
• Familiarity with version control, issue tracking, and peer review workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries.
• Configure, customize, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot).
• Maintain and evolve the Yocto-based Linux build system within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms.
• Create tailored Linux distributions for specific embedded applications.
• Collaborate across disciplines (firmware, hardware, systems) to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to customer-facing technical documentation and proposals.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

Embedded software

Multithreading

Version control workflows

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Yocto Project

Xilinx SoCs

Bootloaders (U-Boot)

CI/CD tooling

Embedded Linux

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer I with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in embedded systems, including device drivers, kernel customization, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with a preference for Xilinx platforms.

As a member of our software team, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle from concept to production, working closely with