SENIOR EMBEDDED LINUX ENGINEER

Direct Staffing Inc; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newport is seeking an in-house embedded Linux expert for an exciting and challenging role. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing software for satellite communication products, working on BSPs, kernels, and drivers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in embedded Linux, excellent programming skills in C/C++, and be driven to be an expert in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years recent experience in embedded Linux development.
• Expertise in C and C++, experience with scripting languages.
• Strong background in network protocols and web services programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded application software for networking technology.
• Responsible for board design BSPs, bootloaders, and kernel preparation.
• Customize Linux drivers for embedded applications.

Skills

Embedded Linux Development

C

C++

Python

Perl

Bash

TCP/IP

Web Services Programming

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

GNU Toolchain

Job description

Become the in-house embedded Linux expert working on new board design BSPs, bootloaders, kernel preparation, root file systems, device drivers, distribution packages and build automation. Also responsible for designing and implementing embedded application software for new products incorporating networking technology (wired and wireless), UI, web services and multiple communications channels for KVH’s satellite communications and navigation products. Challenging and rewarding position and highly visible.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five years recent experience in embedded Linux development, assembling Linux BSPs, porting and customizing Grub or u-boot loaders, creating Debian or Fedora root file systems for new board designs.

• Experience with creating or customizing Linux drivers for embedded applications is required.

• Experience building custom x86, PPC and ARM Linux kernels and creating and applying patches is required.

• Expert in C and C++ and scripting languages (Perl, Python, bash).

• Sockets, TCP/IP, secure SSL/SSH communications and web services programming experience is required.

• Experience with GNU and Eclipse based tool chains is required.

• Experience with embedded wireless and networking products, networking protocols, sensor networks, robotics or machine vision is a plus.

Education:

BS or higher in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent)

U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum of five years recent experience in embedded Linux development, assembling Linux BSPs,

Experience with creating or customizing Linux drivers for embedded applications is required.

Experience building custom x86, PPC and ARM Linux kernels and creating and applying patches is required

Expert in C and C++ and scripting languages (Perl, Python, bash).

Sockets, TCP/IP, secure SSL/SSH communications and web services programming experience is required

Experience with GNU and Eclipse based tool chains is required

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Someone who is driven to being an expert!

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc