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# Linux Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Johnson Controls
- **Location:** Westford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Altium Designer, Bluetooth, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Linux, Device Drivers, Firmware, Schematic Capture, Software Engineering, Information Technology, U-Boot
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us10e6f9b65d48b2e7df5bba5e11284aa8/eaa

## About the Role

Knowledge and development experience of working with Linux, Zephyr
Knowledge and development experience of modifying and updating Buildroot, U-Boot, kernel and device driver, device tree.
Knowledge and development experience of C/C++ development on Linux/Zephyr.
Knowledge and development experience of board bring-up and diagnostics.
Strong teamworking and communication skills.
Development experience with Bluetooth, Motor controller and other cyber security technology is a plus.
Education and Experience:
2 - 6 years of solid experience in software engineering, with significant experience in Linux/Zephyr software development.
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience is required.

## Description

Hands-on contributions to Physical Access Control System (PACS) feature development and field support.
Direct contribution to Firmware development using Linux and Zephyr OS and help others less familiar with area.
Drive both improvement and innovation of the Products., Job Title: Hardware EngineerJob Description The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for executing schematic capture and PCB design in Altium for fire detection and suppression …

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