Space-Edge Linux Engineer for Autonomous Orbit AI

Simera Sense; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of Earth observation solutions is seeking a skilled Linux Software Engineer in Cape Town to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for space-grade edge computing systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with Linux-based systems, kernel customization, and debugging practices, and will work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and a friendly working atmosphere offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly working environment

Opportunity in fast-growing space industry

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with kernel customization, device drivers, bootloaders.
• Hands-on work with real-time operating systems or extensions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain embedded Linux software for space-edge computing.
• Contribute to the company's space-edge computing roadmap.
• Ensure software adheres to space industry standards.

Skills

Embedded software development

Linux-based systems

Kernel customization

Real-Time operating systems

Resource-constrained systems

Hardware integration

Debugging

Secure coding practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Yocto

OpenEmbedded

JTAG

Docker

Job description

A leading provider of Earth observation solutions is seeking a skilled Linux Software Engineer in Cape Town to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for space-grade edge computing systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with Linux-based systems, kernel customization, and debugging practices, and will work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and a friendly working atmosphere offered.