Embedded Linux Engineer: Secure Boot, OTA, Yocto

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is searching for an Embedded Linux Engineer to build and maintain the Linux platform on onboard computers, including board bring-up, kernel and driver development, and secure OTA updates. You will optimize boot times, power use, and system performance while collaborating with autonomy and application teams.

Requirements include a US location within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC, a bachelor's in a relevant field, and strong C and embedded Linux experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience developing embedded Linux systems.
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, device trees, and drivers.
• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot.
• Proficiency in C.

Responsibilities

• Bring up embedded Linux on new compute modules and carrier boards.
• Develop and maintain kernel configurations, device trees, and drivers.
• Maintain Yocto or Buildroot build systems.
• Implement secure boot, disk encryption, and signed software updates.
• Optimize boot time, power, and system performance.
• Write and maintain kernel drivers for cameras, network interfaces, and peripherals.
• Support autonomy and application teams on platform issues.

Skills

C programming

Embedded Linux

Linux kernel config

Device trees

Drivers development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

Powerus is searching for an Embedded Linux Engineer to build and maintain the Linux platform on onboard computers, including board bring-up, kernel and driver development, and secure OTA updates. You will optimize boot times, power use, and system performance while collaborating with autonomy and application teams.

Requirements include a US location within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC, a bachelor's in a relevant field, and strong C and embedded Linux experience.