Embedded Linux Platform Engineer

Location: On-site in either Detroit, MI, Maddison WI or Minneapolis MN.

Interview: shkype/Teams

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Job Description:

·         Must have extensive experience with Embedded Linux Platform Engineering

·         Other core skills

o    Ubuntu

o    System hardening

o    Security frameworks

o    OTA (over the air) Update and Lifecycle Management of embedded devices

"Our client is a privately held medical technology company developing and commercializing a non-invasive sonic beam therapy platform based on the science of histotripsy. The company’s mission is to bring a fundamentally new way to treat tumors and other unwanted tissue without surgery, using focused sound energy rather than heat, radiation, or incisions. They are co headquartered between Ann Arbor Michigan and Minneapolis"

What project we have for you

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Platform Security Engineer to support the development of secure, production-ready embedded platforms for next-generation medical devices.

While experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms is still valued, we are now expanding our search to include strong engineers with expertise in Ubuntu-based systems, image creation, and platform security, particularly within regulated environments (FDA/QMS).

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into NVIDIA Jetson ownership, with support from an external NVIDIA consulting partner who will assist in building hardened production images and enabling knowledge transfer.

What you will do

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain secure Ubuntu-based embedded Linux images for production environments

Implement system hardening, security controls, and compliance measures aligned with FDA and QMS standards

Support OTA (Over-the-Air) update mechanisms, ensuring reliability and security of deployed devices

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop minimal, hardened production images

Contribute to platform security architecture, including secure boot, access control, and system integrity

Assist in integrating and securing edge/embedded compute platforms, including future NVIDIA Jetson-based systems

Participate in risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation across the device lifecycle

What Makes This Role Unique

Opportunity to step into a Jetson-focused role over time with support from a dedicated NVIDIA consulting partner

High-impact work on production-grade medical devices in a regulated environment

Ability to influence platform security strategy and architecture from the ground up

Will be a plus:

Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms (nice-to-have)

Background in embedded/edge devices, IoT, or connected systems

Experience with:

Secure boot, PKI, encryption, and key management

Containerization or lightweight virtualization

CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems

Familiarity with JetPack / L4T or similar embedded Linux distributions

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