CesiumAstro
Space Technology
SeniorEmbeddedSoftwareEngineerII
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“Senior Embedded Software Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: Embedded Linux, Yocto, Device drivers, Kernel development. Develop embedded Linux applications. Port embedded Linux applications”
Industry & Context.
U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, eligible to obtain U. S. Department of State authorizations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, Minimum of 6 years of industry experience in software development, Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of software systems and hardware, Programming experience in C or C++, Familiarity with software configuration management tools, Familiarity with defect tracking tools, Familiarity with peer review, Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications, Excellent understanding of resource management, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
hands-on experience with Embedded Linux, hands-on experience with Yocto, Familiarity with Xilinx platforms, Familiarity with other microcontroller-based systems, Experience with boot loaders, Experience with kernel-level development, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Proven ability to work independently, Proven ability to manage multiple development tasks
What You'll Do.
Develop embedded Linux applications
Port embedded Linux applications
Develop custom device drivers
Develop custom libraries
Configure Linux kernel
Integrate Linux kernel
Configure embedded boot loaders
Work with Linux kernel configuration
Maintain Yocto build system
Support Yocto build system
Package software images
Deploy software images
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ensure system integration
Ensure system performance
Present engineering design review materials
Participate in proposal-writing efforts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work with product team
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Software project management practices
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer II with a strong background in developing embedded applications using Linux and Yocto. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in embedded systems, device drivers, kernel modifications, and boot loaders, with a preference for experience on the Xilinx platform (though experience on other microcontrollers is also acceptable). As a Cesium software team member, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board su
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