Embedded Linux Engineer II: Space Tech, Yocto, Xilinx

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II in the Austin area to contribute to embedded Linux development, kernel customization, and Yocto build system maintenance. The role involves working with hardware, FPGA engineers, and software teams to deliver robust software for space and airborne platforms.

You will implement drivers and bootloader integration, participate in design reviews, and help build production-ready images for diverse platforms in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 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

Embedded Linux

Yocto Project

Multithreading

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Yocto Project

U-Boot

Xilinx SoCs

Git

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II in the Austin area to contribute to embedded Linux development, kernel customization, and Yocto build system maintenance. The role involves working with hardware, FPGA engineers, and software teams to deliver robust software for space and airborne platforms.

You will implement drivers and bootloader integration, participate in design reviews, and help build production-ready images for diverse platforms in a fast-paced