Embedded Linux Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Linux EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *The Opportunity:In this position, you will be an Embedded Linux Software Developer supporting the current IRD embedded retransmission device and its next‑generation replacement platform. The current IRD solution is a customized OpenWrt‑based embedded Linux device that provides networking and retransmission capabilities. It includes firmware image integration, custom OpenWrt packages and feeds, networking and security services, device configuration, and an administrative user interface. The next‑generation effort is migrating the solution to new embedded hardware while evolving the platform toward a Linux‑based solution. This is an individual‑contributor role. You will primarily execute assigned development, integration, sustainment, and defect‑resolution work while collaborating with senior engineers and cross‑functional teammates on technical direction, platform architecture, hardware integration, cybersecurity, and release planning.Responsibilities: Be part of an awesome team working with cutting‑edge embedded Linux, networking, and device‑management technologies. Contribute directly to the development, sustainment, and modernization of a mission‑critical embedded retransmission device that is a cornerstone of our product portfolio. Work across the embedded software lifecycle from Linux image creation and platform integration through networking services, device configuration, web‑based administration, testing, and release support. Collaborate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, test, systems engineering, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable capabilities. Help migrate an existing OpenWrt‑based device solution to next‑generation embedded hardware and an Alma Linux‑based architecture. Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain Linux‑based software for embedded networking and retransmission devices. Sustain and enhance the current OpenWrt‑based IRD firmware solution, including image configuration, custom package feeds, services, first‑boot behavior, device configuration, and firmware build integration. Develop and maintain software in Python, Bash or shell scripting, C or C++, and other languages as needed for embedded applications, automation, tooling, and platform integration. Execute development tickets supporting migration of existing IRD capabilities to next‑generation ARM‑based hardware. Assist with bootloader, kernel, board‑support, cross‑compilation, device configuration, and embedded Linux image‑development activities under established technical direction. Develop and maintain Buildroot‑ and Linux‑based image creation, packaging, provisioning, release, update, and deployment workflows. Contribute to the evolution of a Linux or RHEL‑based management architecture. Develop and maintain REST APIs and device‑management user‑interface capabilities used to configure networking and device behavior. Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot networking capabilities, including interface configuration, routing, DNS, Wi‑Fi, cellular or modem integration, and secure communications. Create and maintain unit, integration, system, simulation, and hardware‑connected test capabilities. Participate in GitLab merge‑request reviews, CI or CD pipeline maintenance, build validation, release engineering, and reproducible‑build practices. Support secure software development activities, including vulnerability remediation, certificate handling, authentication and authorization, software‑update integrity, dependency management, and CVE analysis. Create and maintain design, build, API, test, and operational documentation. Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, quality assurance, and product management to implement and validate product requirements.To be successful in this position, you will enjoy solving moderately to highly complex problems that cross embedded Linux, networking, device configuration, platform integration, testing, and security domains. Daily work may include OpenWrt, Alma Linux, ARM‑based devices, API or UI development, image builds, CI or CD, hardware‑connected testing, and secure software sustainment. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Five or more years of relevant professional software‑development experience. At least five years of experience developing, integrating, testing, or sustaining software for Linux‑based systems, including embedded Linux, Linux platform software, networking appliances, device‑management software, or comparable systems. Experience developing software using Python, Bash or shell scripting, and C or C++. Experience working with Linux system configuration, debugging, networking, pac