Associate Embedded Linux & BSP Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. As an Associate Embedded Linux & BSP Engineer you will assist senior engineers in bringing up avionics hardware on Linux. The role contributes to board support packages (BSP), bootloader configuration, device‑tree development, and low‑level driver implementation. The role will also help build internal validation utilities that speed up lab testing and production diagnostics, and gain exposure to the full satellite lifecycle. The ideal candidate will exhibit an eagerness to learn, good communication, and a collaborative mindset. This position’s internal job code is Elect Design and Analysis Engr. Our team is currently hiring for level 2.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM field and 2 years' related work experience; or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- 2 years' experience in hands‑on embedded‑Linux development (kernel, BSP, or driver work).
- 1 year experience with C programming; comfortable reading and modifying existing code bases.
- Proficient with Git (or similar) for collaborative development.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Familiar with C++ and Python
- Experience with Xilinx Zynq or Ultrascale+ SoC devices
- Experience with Xilinx design flow and toolchain such as Vivado and PetaLinux (Yocto)
- Experience with SDRs using AD9361 or Xilinx RFSoC devices
- Experience with standards such as SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, Ethernet or SpaceWire
- Proficient with HDL simulators such as ModelSim/Questa and Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)
Responsibilities
- Support Linux bring‑up for new avionics boards, moving from power‑on to a stable OS image under se2nior guidance.
- Contribute to BSPs (U‑Boot, Yocto/PetaLinux), kernel configuration, and device‑tree files.
- Develop and debug C drivers for interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, and SpaceWire.
- Create simple validation tools (Python or C) to automate hardware checks on the bench and production floor.
- Participate in cross‑functional design reviews, representing software concerns and learning to communicate risks and schedule impacts
Benefits
- competitive base pay
- variable compensation opportunities
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
