Senior Embedded Linux Platform Engineer – Aviation Systems

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux to design and maintain core embedded Linux components powering airborne equipment. You will lead Linux environments, build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and BSPs for diverse airborne hardware platforms.

You will collaborate across global teams from concept to deployment, influence system architecture, and contribute to new product development.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Proficient Linux command‑line experience
• Previous experience working with embedded C/C++ development skills
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up and target hardware integration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance customized Linux‑based operating environments, including build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and BSPs for diverse airborne hardware platforms
• Provide technical leadership for embedded Linux development activities, including design planning, code implementation, integration, testing, and long‑term sustainment
• Lead and support complex hardware–software integration efforts, performing detailed root‑cause analyses to resolve system‑level issues
• Prepare software builds for use in simulation environments, reference platforms, and target avionics hardware; ensure alignment with applicable Collins Aerospace engineering processes, safety standards, and development tools
• Generate engineering estimates for changes, enhancements, and issue resolutions; contribute to planning and execution within Agile development teams

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development

Linux command-line

Scripting: Bash and Python

Hardware bring-up

Technical leadership

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor or higher)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Buildroot

Git

SVN

Embedded Linux development tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer – Embedded Linux to design and maintain core embedded Linux components powering airborne equipment. You will lead Linux environments, build toolchains, kernels, root filesystems, bootloaders, device drivers, and BSPs for diverse airborne hardware platforms.

You will collaborate across global teams from concept to deployment, influence system architecture, and contribute to new product development.