Embedded Linux & RTOS Software Engineer – C/C++, Yocto, VxWorks & Cybersecurity

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.•Sterling Heights, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Embedded Linux & RTOS Software Engineer to support the integration of vehicle electronic systems and embedded software for our Software Loader and Verifier team. This role focuses on Embedded Linux, VxWorks RTOS, C/C++, Yocto, Buildroot, embedded cybersecurity, secure boot, cryptography, Linux device drivers, CI/CD, GitLab, and software integration while supporting software deployment for safety-critical and real-time defense systems.

Requirements

U.S.Citizenship is required by Federal Law
Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5–7 years of experience developing embedded software for Linux, RTOS, or real-time systems.
Strong C and/or C++ programming experience with maintainable, long-life software architectures.
Experience throughout the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements, architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, verification, deployment, and maintenance.
Experience developing software for embedded Linux and/or VxWorks operating systems.
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, multithreading, multiprocessing, timers, interrupts, and real-time software concepts.
Experience troubleshooting low-level software and distinguishing hardware-related from software-related issues.
Experience with hardware bring-up, embedded debugging, and complex legacy codebases.
Experience using embedded Linux image build systems such as Yocto, Buildroot, or similar tools.
Experience with Wind River VxWorks and Workbench development tools.
Experience with Git, GitLab, Eclipse, GCC, GDB, IBM DOORS, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Qt, and modern software development tools.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies, Git-based workflows, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and CI agents.
Experience developing Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, or other low-level system software.
Familiarity with embedded security technologies including cryptography, digital signatures, encryption, authentication, confidentiality, integrity, nonrepudiation, secure boot, SELinux, verified boot, and trusted execution environments.
Knowledge of NIST post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and secure embedded architectures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work in laboratory, manufacturing, prototype, and office environments.
Ability to climb on, work in, and work around military vehicles.
Ability to pass the Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR) test for confined-space vehicle access.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting safety-critical or real-time embedded systems.
Experience with Type I and Type II hypervisors.
Experience with open-source software update frameworks and self-update technologies.
Experience with Linux kernel development and advanced system programming.
Previous experience supporting ground combat vehicle programs.
Experience implementing embedded cybersecurity solutions within defense or military platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, development, integration, and maintenance of embedded software for vehicle electronic systems.
Develop, document, and maintain software architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and system designs.
Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain embedded software applications using C and C++.
Develop software verification plans, test procedures, and automated test environments to validate software requirements.
Execute software verification activities and document test results.
Load and deploy official software releases to laboratory environments and military vehicles.
Build, configure, customize, and maintain embedded operating systems including Linux and Wind River VxWorks.
Perform Linux system programming, including device driver development, hardware bring-up, bootloader support, and hardware enablement.
Integrate software into embedded build environments using Yocto, Buildroot, and related build systems.
Optimize embedded software performance, system resources, and complex processing pipelines.
Develop embedded cybersecurity capabilities using cryptography, digital signatures, encryption, secure boot, SELinux, verified boot, and trusted execution environments.
Support Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Git-based development workflows.
Troubleshoot complex software and hardware integration issues in embedded environments.
Manage project priorities, schedules, deliverables, and technical documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for software development and deployment processes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.