Embedded Linux / RTOS Engineer

We are hiring an Embedded Linux / RTOS Engineer for our client located in the Sterling Heights, MI area. The person hired for this position will support the integration of vehicle electronic systems, with a focus on software loading, verification, embedded Linux, and real-time operating systems., * Develop, document, and maintain software architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs.

• Develop and integrate complex software components into fully functional systems.
• Develop software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments; execute testing and document results.
• Load software images and deploy official software releases in laboratory environments and vehicles.
• Build and configure VxWorks, Linux, and other embedded operating systems.
• Perform Linux system programming, including driver development and hardware enablement.
• Integrate software into embedded build systems.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Troubleshoot low-level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software problems.
• Support system performance optimization and complex software pipelines.
• Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures.
• Manage individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with C and/or C++ development.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, including processes, threads, timers, and interrupts.
• Experience working with complex, existing systems and codebases.
• Experience with hardware bring-up and low-level debugging.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience with Linux system image build tools such as Yocto or Buildroot.
• Experience with VxWorks and associated debugging tools.
• Experience with Linux system programming, device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, or Linux kernel development.
• Familiarity with Git and software development tools.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred / Additional Experience

• Experience with safety-critical or real-time systems.
• Experience with Eclipse, GCC, GDB, Qt, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, GitLab, or DOORS.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, and continuous integration environments.
• Experience with Type I and Type II hypervisors.
• Familiarity with embedded system self-update strategies and open-source self-updaters.
• Familiarity with SELinux, verified boot, trusted execution environments, and other embedded security technologies.
• Knowledge of authentication, nonrepudiation, confidentiality, and integrity as implemented through digital signatures and encryption.
• Experience with NIST post-quantum / quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.
• Experience working with ground combat or military vehicles.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work may take place in a prototype shop, laboratory, manufacturing environment, and office.
• Must be able to climb on/off, work in, and work around military vehicles.
• Must be able to meet applicable Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR) for confined spaces.
• Ability to work overtime when required., * Self-starter who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.