Embedded Linux Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC
Farnborough, UK
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Unit Testing Beamforming UClibc (C Standard Library) C++ (Programming Language) Code Coverage Continuous Integration Software Debugging Device Drivers Linux on Embedded Systems Perl (Programming Language) Embedded Software Ethernet
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Python (Programming Language) Subversion Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter USB Serial Peripheral Interface Git Yocto Software Version Control

Job description

Reporting to the team leader, the candidate will develop, maintain, and support embedded Linux software products for space communication systems., * Develop & maintain the company Beamforming Embedded Software products

  • Timely delivery of software to a variety of product lines integrating with customer projects
  • Maintain code quality standards using industry recognised tools
  • Contribute to evolution of the design and product roadmap
  • Support automation tools and continuous integration methodologies
  • Take ownership of issues on the company products and engage with customers as appropriate
  • Produce documentation at all levels of lifecycle (concept, design, training material, etc.)

Requirements

  • Experience of full lifecycle embedded software development
  • Ideally, about 5 to 9 years of post-graduation working experience in Embedded Linux software roles
  • C/C++ embedded SW engineering experience, preferably on ARM or similar processor
  • Experience working with embedded Linux (kernel and user-space development and debugging, Yocto, Buildroot, low-level drivers)
  • Communication interfaces: Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, USB
  • Low-level Device Driver experience and ability to develop, integrate and test
  • Python/Perl scripting knowledge
  • Version Control experience (e.g., GIT, SVN)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Independent, self-motivated, team player and multitasking capabilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Knowledge of RF fundamentals and communications theory desirable but not essential
  • Knowledge of code coverage tools and unit test environments desirable, but not essential

Benefits & conditions

  • Right to work: Confirm entitlement to take up the position and check nationality and immigration status
  • Identity: Full ID check
  • Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
  • Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum)
  • Reference checks

Benefits statement

the company Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of the company, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan, and an employee assistance program.

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