Senior Embedded Linux & BSP Software Engineer (Avionics) - 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. You will lead the bring-up of avionics hardware into Linux. This includes owning the board support package (BSP), custom kernel work, device trees, bootloaders, and the low-level drivers that expose our hardware to the OS. You’ll define and build the infrastructure that lets us deploy and validate these systems across flight computers, radios, and payload processors. You’ll also create internal tools to exercise hardware in the lab and on the production floor, enabling fast debug and reliable manufacturing.
Requirements
- 10 years of relevant industry experience with embedded Linux kernel and BSP development
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
- Proficient with C programming
- Proficient with version control systems such as Git
- Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance.
- Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
- This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
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
- Represent software and firmware concerns in cross-disciplinary product development
- Lead Linux bring-up for new avionics hardware from first power-on through delivery of a stable OS image
- Develop and maintain board support packages, bootloaders, kernel configurations, and low-level drivers
- Build internal tools as needed to enable fast hardware validation in the lab and on the production floor
- Communicate technical risks, schedule impacts, and integration status to program teams
Benefits
- At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
