Embedded Low-Level C/C++ Engineer

abra • Wheaton, IL

3h

About The Position

abra R&D is seeking an Embedded C/C++ Engineer to join the core embedded development team.
Join the development of an advanced satellite communications ground terminal / gateway platform.
The system bridges internet infrastructure with satellite antenna systems and is based on the NXP Layerscape LS1046A processor running Linux.
This role focuses on low-level user-space development in C/C++, building drivers and infrastructure for board-level peripherals and remote devices within a complex embedded environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Embedded C/C++ development
• Strong experience working with hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, GPIO, etc.)
• Good understanding of Linux architecture and user-space development
• Experience with debugging, performance tuning, and system-level troubleshooting
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering team

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level C/C++ code in Linux user-space
• Build drivers, libraries, and support infrastructure for peripherals and connected devices (SPI, I2C, GPIO, etc.)
• Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues
• Improve system performance, robustness, and stability
• Design clean and maintainable APIs for the application layer
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and application software teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed