Space-Grade Embedded Linux Engineer (Yocto, C/C++)

Cesiumastro; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks an Embedded Software Engineer II to advance embedded Linux development for satellite and spaceborne platforms. You will work on device drivers, kernel customization, and Yocto-based builds, collaborating with hardware and FPGA teams to bring up boards and integrate software across the stack.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with embedded systems, Yocto, and Xilinx platforms, and are comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience developing and debugging software on embedded hardware (e.g., power systems, motors, sensors).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Multi‑threading

Device drivers

Education

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

Tools

Yocto Project

Xilinx SoCs

U-Boot bootloader

Job description

CesiumAstro seeks an Embedded Software Engineer II to advance embedded Linux development for satellite and spaceborne platforms. You will work on device drivers, kernel customization, and Yocto-based builds, collaborating with hardware and FPGA teams to bring up boards and integrate software across the stack.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with embedded systems, Yocto, and Xilinx platforms, and are comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment with opportunities for