Senior Embedded Linux Architect - High-Perf Systems

Maxtena, Inc.; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Coffee, sweets, & much more

Job summary

Maxtena, Inc. in Germantown, MD, is seeking a Sr. Embedded Linux System Architect to design, implement, and document embedded Linux platforms, balancing performance, reliability, and scalability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive security and real-time capabilities, with hands-on work across kernel, drivers, interfaces, and validation. This role requires U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret clearance and a strong background in C/C++, ARM, and industry

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded Linux system design and development across the full product lifecycle.
• Strong C/C++ skills and scripting (Python or Bash).
• Experience with Linux kernel, drivers, device tree, and RTOS.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document the architecture of embedded Linux systems, including hardware and software components, interfaces, and protocols.
• Lead the development and integration of embedded software, ensuring alignment with system requirements and performance targets.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system requirements, translating them into detailed technical specifications.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring efficient resource utilization and real-time capabilities.
• Implement robust security measures and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee the testing and validation of embedded systems, including unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, design decisions, and technical guidelines.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Python scripting

Linux kernel & drivers

RTOS experience

Git version control

Networking TCP/IP

ARM architecture

Security best practices

Communication skills

Peripherals hardware interfacing

Education

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

Tools

Yocto tooling

Petalinux

Buildroot

OpenWrt

JTAG

Probes

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Maxtena, Inc. in Germantown, MD, is seeking a Sr. Embedded Linux System Architect to design, implement, and document embedded Linux platforms, balancing performance, reliability, and scalability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive security and real-time capabilities, with hands-on work across kernel, drivers, interfaces, and validation. This role requires U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret clearance and a strong background in C/C++, ARM, and industry