Embedded Linux Systems Engineer (Yocto, OTA & Security)

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space, Inc. in Redondo Beach is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to develop and maintain the foundational software stack powering our avionics platforms.

This role requires deep expertise in embedded Linux, low-level hardware/software integration, and platform engineering practices to ensure secure, reliable, and maintainable systems. The position focuses on Yocto-based distributions, kernel driver work, secure boot, OTA updates, and system hardening, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees.
• Experience building and maintaining Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions for custom boards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, configure, and debug Linux kernel drivers.
• Demonstrated experience developing in C/C++, with ability to work in constrained, low-level environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, design reviews, and cross-discipline collaboration.
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and similar buses.
• Experience with OTA update design and deployment (dual-partition or rollback-safe systems).
• Familiarity with security hardening and frameworks (SELinux, AppArmor, secure boot).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with containerization and reproducible build techniques for embedded platforms.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, hardware debuggers, and signal analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain a Yocto-based Linux distribution for avionics hardware.
• Perform board bring-up and hardware integration testing across CPU, memory, and peripherals.
• Develop, port, and maintain Linux device drivers for sensors and buses.
• Implement secure boot, code signing, and OTA update infrastructure.
• Ensure system hardening with security frameworks and robust fault-tolerance.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Kernel drivers

Yocto

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/CE/EE)

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

CircleCI

Oscilloscopes

Hardware debuggers

Job description

Impulse Space, Inc. in Redondo Beach is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to develop and maintain the foundational software stack powering our avionics platforms.

This role requires deep expertise in embedded Linux, low-level hardware/software integration, and platform engineering practices to ensure secure, reliable, and maintainable systems. The position focuses on Yocto-based distributions, kernel driver work, secure boot, OTA updates, and system hardening, with opportunities to