Embedded Linux Software Developer
El Segundo, CA

Job Description

Requisition ID: 43986

All Locations: El Segundo, CA (California)

A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning government to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?

Responsibilities

The Embedded and Specialized Computing Department is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Developer interested in building leading edge software products and systems. We are looking for candidates with a blended skillset: digital hardware familiarity, firmware, code on Linux and other platforms, e.g., Android, cloud. Members of this group provide design and implementation support to a wide range of customers including internal Aerospace customers, national stakeholders, and global commercial customers.

Key Functions

* The Embedded and Specialized Computing Department rapidly move ideas from basic concept to brass board demonstration in relevant environments using a variety of technologies and are always looking for quality minds.
* We value curiosity and the internal drive to learn.
* Previous projects within this group have included CubeSat spacecraft development, autonomous vehicle sensor networks, spatiotemporal IoT orchestration.

Qualifications

This position can be filled as an Embedded Linux Software Developer or Sr. Embedded Linux Software Developer.

Required for Embedded Linux Software Developer

* Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or another related discipline
* 5 or more years of experience in a related industry after obtaining a Bachelor's degree
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
* Strong experience in C/C++ programming
* Hands on programming experience with one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript, and/or Java
* Deep experience with the Linux platform: kernel, file-systems, boot loaders, and device driver architecture
* Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to complete complex tasking with little to no supervision
* High aptitude for leadership and ability to mentor junior engineers

Required for Sr. Embedded Linux Software Developer

* Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or another related discipline
* 8 or more years of experience in a related industry
* The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
* Strong expertise in C/C++ programming
* Programming experience with Python, JavaScript, and/or Java
* Deep experience with the Linux platform: kernel, file-systems, boot loaders, and device driver architecture
* Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to complete complex tasking with little to no supervision
* High aptitude for leadership and ability to mentor junior engineers

Preferred

* Graduate degree in related discipline
* Active Secret security clearance
* Understanding of real-time, embedded, size and power constrained systems. Linux system bring-up a plus, e.g., U-Boot and Linux customization on Xilinx Zynq FPGA boards
* Working knowledge of typical hardware interfaces: I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, etc. Working knowledge of typical subsystems (e.g., eMMC, raw NAND, etc.) and associated system level software integration
* Working knowledge of typical networking stack and architectural principles: Ethernet, TCP/IP suite, HTTP, web services, e.g., REST
* General, background familiarity with web technologies: databases, SQL, front-end frameworks, e.g., Angular/React/Ember/Backbone/Bootstrap.
* Familiarity with distributed(edge) computing
* Familiarity with Trusted Execution Environments like ARM TrustZone and Intel SGX
* Experience with Agile/Scrum development (Jira/Confluence/Git)

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