Embedded Linux Engineer II — Yocto, Kernel & Bring-Up

Airbus Ventures; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in embedded Linux and the Yocto build system. This role emphasizes hands-on development for embedded platforms, including drivers, kernels, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with collaboration across hardware, FPGA, and systems teams.

As part of the software group, you will contribute to the full software lifecycle from concept through production, participate in architecture and design reviews, and help

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

Embedded software development

Multi-threaded programming

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE

Tools

C/C++ for embedded systems

Linux kernel

Yocto Project

U-Boot bootloader

CI/CD in embedded environments

Xilinx SoCs

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in embedded Linux and the Yocto build system. This role emphasizes hands-on development for embedded platforms, including drivers, kernels, bootloaders, and board bring-up, with collaboration across hardware, FPGA, and systems teams.

As part of the software group, you will contribute to the full software lifecycle from concept through production, participate in architecture and design reviews, and help