Embedded Linux Engineer – Yocto & Space Systems

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

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer I to join our software team in Denver, focusing on embedded Linux development and Yocto-based builds. You will drive device driver work, kernel customization, bootloader integration, and board bring‑up, collaborating closely with hardware and FPGA engineers.

The role involves full lifecycle software work from concept to production, with opportunities for technical leadership in a fast‑paced space technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, EE, CE or related field.
• 0-2 years of embedded software experience.
• C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded hardware debugging.
• Understanding of multi-threaded programming.
• Familiarity with version control, issue tracking, and peer review.
• 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++

Embedded systems

Multi-threading

Version control

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Yocto Project

Embedded Linux

Xilinx SoCs

U-Boot

CI/CD tools

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer I to join our software team in Denver, focusing on embedded Linux development and Yocto-based builds. You will drive device driver work, kernel customization, bootloader integration, and board bring‑up, collaborating closely with hardware and FPGA engineers.

The role involves full lifecycle software work from concept to production, with opportunities for technical leadership in a fast‑paced space technology environment.