About the Role

The Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux role involves developing software for satellite systems, focusing on embedded Linux and low-level protocols. The engineer will collaborate with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure effective software-hardware integration and maintain existing products while adapting to fast-paced design and implementation methodologies.

What You’ll Do as a Embedded Linux/Software Engineer:

Maintain and develop daemons that interface with embedded systems using low-level protocols and higher-level protocols for business logic.
Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes.
Integrate C libraries for specific hardware interfaces.
Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems.
Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration.
Spin up new designs and maintain existing products with Yocto, focused on Xilinx MPSoC systems.

Key Skills:

C/C++, Bash and Python.
Proficiency working with the Yocto framework.
Knowledge of a Linux-based development environment (Ubuntu).
Experience with real-time communication protocols (CAN/UART/SPI/I2C).
Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers.

Preferred Skills:

Working knowledge of Rust would be a bonus.
Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems.
Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems.

Global Perks

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP).
Launch Attendance.
Generous Time Off Policy.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
Family Leave.
Fitness Reimbursement.
Employee Referral Program.
Healthy snacks & beverages in every office.

Requirements

C/C++ proficiency

Strong skills in C and C++ programming languages are essential.

Yocto framework experience

Experience with the Yocto framework for application design and OS modifications is required.

Linux development knowledge

Familiarity with a Linux-based development environment, particularly Ubuntu, is necessary.

Real-time communication protocols

Experience with low-level communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C is important.

Nice to Have

Rust knowledge

Familiarity with Rust programming language is a plus.

Safety-critical systems

Experience with safety-critical embedded systems in any industry is beneficial.

Version control systems

Knowledge of Git and GitHub for version control is preferred.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Enjoy a generous time off policy.

Education Assistance

Access to an education assistance program to support your learning.

Employee Stock Purchase

Participate in the employee stock purchase program.

Fitness Reimbursement

Receive reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.