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Embedded Linux Software Engineer


Job Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 13 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Title: Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Location: Cedar Rapids IA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (40 hours per week)

Direct Client Need

Position Summary:

  • Our major client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Embedded Linux Software Engineering Contractor to work with our Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team.

  • Your work will contribute to the development of cutting-edge defense solutions across Mission Systems leveraging your expertise developing and supporting embedded Linux Board Support Package (BSP) and driver development.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in Agile team meetings and planning activities as required to support programs covered by this work plan

  • Contribute to the design coding testing delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems in areas such as build toolchain kernel root filesystem bootloader device drivers and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards

  • Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.

  • Management of change request and task assignments through Jira


Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree (Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR

  • Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR In absence of a degree 9 years of relevant experience is required

  • A minimum of 3 years professional experience with embedded Linux device drivers

  • Proficiency with embedded C/C

  • Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python)

  • Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration

  • Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment

  • Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems

  • Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot

  • Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps


Additional Information :

Please send your updated resume to com or apply online.


    Remote Work :

    No


    Employment Type :

    Contract


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