Space-Grade Embedded Linux Engineer II (Yocto)

Woven; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 136,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system. This role focuses on developing and porting embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries for diverse hardware in space-grade systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers across the full software lifecycle, including kernel customization, bootloaders, CI/CD integration, and in-orbit support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/CE or related field.
• 2+ years of embedded software experience.
• Proficient in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience developing and debugging software on embedded hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and port embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries.
• Configure, customize, and integrate the Linux kernel and embedded bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot).
• Maintain and evolve the Yocto-based Linux build system within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Package and deploy software images for diverse embedded hardware platforms.
• Create tailored Linux distributions for specific embedded applications.
• Collaborate across disciplines (firmware, hardware, systems) to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to customer-facing technical documentation and proposals.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Device drivers

Kernel customization

Yocto

CI/CD in embedded

Education

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

Tools

U-Boot

Xilinx SoCs

Linux kernel debugging

Git

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in embedded Linux development and the Yocto build system. This role focuses on developing and porting embedded Linux applications, device drivers, and libraries for diverse hardware in space-grade systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with hardware, systems, and FPGA engineers across the full software lifecycle, including kernel customization, bootloaders, CI/CD integration, and in-orbit support.