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# hybrid Software Engineer, Embedded Linux - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

- **Company:** TrellisWare Technologies, Inc
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Compilers, Data Link, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Distributed Revision Control, Memory Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Inter-Process Communication, Python (Programming Language), Transport Layer, Linux System Administration, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocols, Video Encoding, Network Switches, Network Routers, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Yocto, Information Technology, Low Latency, Build Tools, Remote API, Software Defined Radio, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-embedded-linux-uncrewed-aircraft-systems-san-diego-ca--69e6650f-3f14-4e18-b8f4-75e3212586a7

## About the Role

* Bachelor''s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study required.
 * Minimum of four years' experience integrating with embedded Linux and four years of embedded software development experience
 * General proficiency of C++ and Python
 * Two years of experience with Yocto Project or other complex build systems
 * Experience with command and control (C2) links, flight controller integration, and software defined radios
 * Experience with common lab test equipment (i.e. oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
 * Experience with Object-oriented design, data link layer and device drivers as well as ARM based processors

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

 * Proficiency with Embedded Linux subsystems
 * Proficiency with low latency processing, efficient memory management, and efficient inter-process communication mechanisms
 * Experience integrating with open-source headless applications
 * Expert proficiency using C/C++ and Python
 * Experience with network protocols: HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/UDP, SSL/TLS
 * Experience integrating with optimized video encoding protocols
 * Working knowledge of network switches, bridges, and routers
 * Distributed revision control systems and common embedded Linux development tools (i.e. compilers, linkers, and debuggers)
 * You can think on your feet - you are analytical, pay attention to detail and are able to communicate your thought process both written and verbally
 * You can and enjoy working independently as well as in a team environment
 * Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
 * Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
 * Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
 * Effective execution and decision making.
 * Champion of change and promotes innovation.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities.

 * Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
 * Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
 * Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
 * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements are:

 * U.S. Citizenship., ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Debugging Tools, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Device Drivers, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Electrical Engineering, Embedded Linux, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Feasibility Analysis, Financial Control, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), InterProcess Communication (IPC), Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Memory Management, Network Bridges, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Switching, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Office Equipment, Open Source, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Tools, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RCS
(Revision Control System), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Clearance, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Talent Management, Team Player, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), United States Citizen, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Waveforms, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills

## Description

Our Radio Products Team is seeking a hybrid Software Engineer, Embedded Linux - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems. You would be responsible for working on next generation self-networking UAS/Drone based embedded radios for domestic and foreign defense forces. A typical day might start with you working in your personal office designing and implementing embedded Linux user-space applications, third party APIs or defining product customization details. It could move into one of our many state-of-the-art labs with your teammates to bring up your design on physical radio hardware or UAS platform. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare's deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and
empowering people.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

 * Design, implement, and integrate radio software for an embedded Linux target for UAS embedded solutions (headless applications, servers, and drivers)
 * Perform feasibility studies, and performance analysis of software defined radio embedded Linux components within a UAS platform
 * Interface with common Linux services and protocols
 * Configure or adapt Linux board support packages
 * Document and present design alternatives using standard professional practices and corporate defined engineering processes
 * Develop relationships with team members built on trust and respect.


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