Senior C/C++ Embedded Engineer – Secure Linux

Beacon Hill; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Plano, TX is seeking a seasoned C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer for an onsite role focused on Linux-based avionics software, secure boot, and networking. The position calls for a candidate with deep embedded experience, a strong debugging skillset, and a track record in regulated environments.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years of embedded software experience, a Bachelor's in EE/CS, and hands-on with Yocto/Buildroot, U-Boot, and Secure Boot.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Proficient in C/C++, with strong debugging skills using GDB, JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for a secure, Linux-based avionics platform.
• Build and maintain secure bootloaders and signed firmware deployment processes.
• Collaborate across hardware, systems, and cybersecurity teams.
• Conduct kernel-level debugging and troubleshooting on custom boards.
• Implement networking and secure communication layers.
• Drive system validation, code reviews, and testing efforts.
• Document architecture, workflows, and development artifacts.

Skills

C/C++

Debugging

Networking

Security practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS

Tools

GDB

JTAG

Yocto

Buildroot

U-Boot

GitLab CI

Job description

Beacon Hill in Plano, TX is seeking a seasoned C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer for an onsite role focused on Linux-based avionics software, secure boot, and networking. The position calls for a candidate with deep embedded experience, a strong debugging skillset, and a track record in regulated environments.

The ideal candidate has 9+ years of embedded software experience, a Bachelor's in EE/CS, and hands-on with Yocto/Buildroot, U-Boot, and Secure Boot.