Software Engineer(Embedded Linux)

Codetech • Billerica, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop next-generation multi-spectral imaging systems—including infrared, low-light, and visible-light systems—as part of a multidisciplinary team at Teledyne FLIR Defense. The role calls for a self-motivated engineer who can work independently on complex, real-time systems in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite position in North Billerica, Massachusetts, offered as a 12-month contract from February 2026 through February 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5–20 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Expertise in C/C++ and object-oriented design.
• Experience with Linux kernel-space and user-space development.
• Strong background in systemd and D-Bus.
• Experience with Qualcomm and/or i.MX8 targets.
• Mastery of Yocto administration and development.
• Experience with UDEV and USB peripheral integration.
• Experience with UEFI and UEFI-based bootloaders.
• Proficiency with Git and modular repository patterns.
• Ability to work independently on complex real-time systems.

Nice To Haves

• Network communication and administration, and Linux system administration.
• Experience developing GStreamer-based pipelines.
• Experience setting up automated builds with Jenkins and using Bitbucket.
• Bash and Python scripting.
• Experience with ADB, JSON, and XML.

Responsibilities

• Implement software designs in embedded, real-time, multiprocessor, RTOS, and Linux environments.
• Create and maintain Yocto Linux build systems.
• Collaborate with FPGA, electrical, and mechanical engineers throughout design, development, and testing.
• Perform custom board bring-up, develop device trees, and make board modifications.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior