Embedded Linux Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline.
• A Master’s degree is preferred but not required, especially for candidates with strong hands‑on experience.
• 7–10+ years of embedded Linux software development experience on ARM‑based SoCs.
• Significant hands‑on experience with NXP i.MX processors (i.MX8 or i.MX9 required; i.MX95 strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience developing BSPs, device drivers, kernel modules, U‑Boot, and working with Yocto/OpenEmbedded.
• Strong low‑level debugging experience (JTAG, logic analyzers, board bring‑up).
• Experience working in regulated or high‑reliability environments (aerospace, defense, medical, automotive) is an advantage.
• Experience within the defense, aerospace, and/or rugged electronics sectors is highly desirable.

• Experience with secure boot, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), or ARM TrustZone.
• Exposure to real-time Linux or mixed RTOS/Linux architectures.
• Experience with GPU accelerated applications on ARM-based architectures.
• Background working in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other regulated environments.
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash) for automation and tooling.
• Knowledge of safety-critical or high reliability software practices.

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem solving skills.
• Collaborative, communicative, and effective in cross disciplinary engineering environments.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving technical landscapes.
• Committed to high-quality, maintainable, mission-ready software.
• Mission-focused: Dedicated to delivering reliable, high-performance systems that support critical operations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see, and hear.

The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

May require occasional travel (up to 10%) for field service or customer support.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office environment with temperature control, may be exposed to chemicals related to the manufacturing process.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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