Embedded Linux Engineer - Yocto / Space Systems

CesiumAstro, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer II to advance embedded Linux applications, drivers, and Yocto-based builds for satellites and airborne platforms. You will collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers, contribute to CI/CD, and help bring up new boards.

Required: BS/MS in CS/EE/CE, 2+ years in embedded software, C/C++, kernel work, Yocto; experience with U-Boot and multi-threaded environments; strong communication.

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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Yocto Project

U-Boot

Kernel development

CI/CD

Job description

CesiumAstro in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer II to advance embedded Linux applications, drivers, and Yocto-based builds for satellites and airborne platforms. You will collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers, contribute to CI/CD, and help bring up new boards.

Required: BS/MS in CS/EE/CE, 2+ years in embedded software, C/C++, kernel work, Yocto; experience with U-Boot and multi-threaded environments; strong communication.