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# Embedded Linux Software Engineer

- **Company:** United States Digital Space LLC
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Python (Programming Language), Subversion, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Yocto, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815116666-embedded-linux-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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

## 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.)


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