Engineer II Platform Software (Onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer II for its Microelectronics Technology Directorate within the Applied Research and Technology organization. The role supports Mission Systems products by developing and optimizing Board Support Package (BSP) solutions for custom hardware. The engineer will work on bootloaders, Linux kernels, device drivers, and other components of embedded Linux systems, collaborating with software, systems, hardware, and FPGA teams on aerospace and defense technologies. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California. An active and transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required. The role offers a salary range of $75,800–$144,200 and is eligible for relocation assistance. The position also offers a range of insurance, retirement, leave, wellness, and other benefits.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; the clearance must be current Secret and active on day one.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Experience as a command-line user of Linux.
Mid-level skills in embedded C/C++.
Experience with scripting languages, including Bash and Python.
Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration.
Experience debugging and conducting root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as a logic analyzer and Wireshark.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Git and SVN version control systems.
Experience packaging a custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
Experience developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSPs) for embedded systems.
Development experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and continuously enhance a customized Linux operating system ecosystem, including the build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a variety of hardware boards.
Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support of embedded Linux software systems.
Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
Prepare software builds for execution in simulation environments, reference platforms, and target hardware.
Use appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
Contribute to engineering estimates for tasks such as change requests and problem reports.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
Relocation assistance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable factors.