Embedded Engineer

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Contract

Skills

linux

Job Details

Job Title: Embedded Engineer
Location: Waukesha, WI (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Linux Wi-Fi Driver Development.
  • Platform Bring-Up & System Integration.
  • Wireless Validation & Performance Testing.
  • Documentation & Deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in Linux kernel development and device driver programming.
  • Strong expertise in Wi-Fi driver development (cfg80211/mac80211/PCIe-based Wi-Fi chipsets).
  • Hands-on experience with PCIe bus, link training, debugging, and device tree configuration.
  • Familiarity with Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 standards, PHY/MAC architecture, and RF bring-up.
  • Proficiency with Linux kernel 5.x/6.x, cross-compilation, u-boot, and embedded Linux boot pipelines.
  • Experience working with ARM Cortex-A cores and FPGA-based SoCs (e.g., Arria 10).
  • Strong skills in kernel debugging (dmesg, tracepoints, ftrace, gdb, printk).
  • Tools knowledge: iw, iperf, tcpdump, hostapd, kernel build tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Intel or Qualcomm Wi-Fi chipsets and related firmware.
  • Background in Yocto-based Linux BSP customization.
  • Familiarity with FPGA-based PCIe endpoint/host interfaces.
  • Experience with Wi-Fi 7 testing methodologies.
  • Prior experience with Altera/Intel SoC FPGA toolchains.
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