Embedded Linux / RTOS Engineer

THE PANTHER GROUP; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panther Group is seeking an Embedded Linux / RTOS Engineer for a client site in Sterling Heights, MI. This is a 100% on-site role with W2 employment; no C2C or visa sponsorship is available.

You will contribute to software loading, verification, embedded Linux, and real-time operating systems across vehicle electronic systems, building robust software for Linux-based platforms and secure architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with C and/or C++ development.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming (processes, threads, timers, interrupts).
• Experience with complex existing systems and codebases.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and low-level debugging.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience with Linux system image build tools (Yocto or Buildroot).
• Experience with VxWorks and debugging tools.
• Experience with Linux system programming, drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, or kernel development.
• Familiarity with Git and software development tools.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain software architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs.
• Develop and integrate complex software components into fully functional systems.
• Develop software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments; execute testing and document results.
• Load software images and deploy official software releases in laboratory environments and vehicles.
• Build and configure VxWorks, Linux, and other embedded operating systems.
• Perform Linux system programming, including driver development and hardware enablement.
• Integrate software into embedded build systems.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Troubleshoot low-level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software problems.
• Support system performance optimization and complex software pipelines.
• Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures.
• Manage individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux system programming

RTOS experience

Git usage

Asynchronous programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

VxWorks

Git tooling

Job description

Embedded Linux / RTOS Engineer

We are hiring an Embedded Linux / RTOS Engineer for our client located in the Sterling Heights, MI area. The person hired for this position will support the integration of vehicle electronic systems, with a focus on software loading, verification, embedded Linux, and real-time operating systems. Due to the nature of the work, this position requires 100% on-site in Sterling Heights, MI. W2 Candidates Only. No C2C, subcontracting, or visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain software architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs.
• Develop and integrate complex software components into fully functional systems.
• Develop software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments; execute testing and document results.
• Load software images and deploy official software releases in laboratory environments and vehicles.
• Build and configure VxWorks, Linux, and other embedded operating systems.
• Perform Linux system programming, including driver development and hardware enablement.
• Integrate software into embedded build systems.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Troubleshoot low-level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software problems.
• Support system performance optimization and complex software pipelines.
• Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures.
• Manage individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with C and/or C++ development.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, including processes, threads, timers, and interrupts.
• Experience working with complex, existing systems and codebases.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and low-level debugging.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience with Linux system image build tools such as Yocto or Buildroot.
• Experience with VxWorks and associated debugging tools.
• Experience with Linux system programming, device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, or Linux kernel development.
• Familiarity with Git and software development tools.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred / Additional Experience

• Experience with safety-critical or real-time systems.
• Experience with Eclipse, GCC, GDB, Qt, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, GitLab, or DOORS.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, and continuous integration environments.
• Experience with Type I and Type II hypervisors.
• Familiarity with embedded system self-update strategies and open-source self-updaters.
• Familiarity with SELinux, verified boot, trusted execution environments, and other embedded security technologies.
• Knowledge of authentication, nonrepudiation, confidentiality, and integrity as implemented through digital signatures and encryption.
• Experience with NIST post-quantum / quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.
• Experience working with ground combat or military vehicles.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work may take place in a prototype shop, laboratory, manufacturing environment, and office.
• Must be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles.
• Must be able to meet applicable Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Security Requirement

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Additional Requirements

• Self-starter who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate: $47 - $52 per hour, based on experience #INDIT