Software Engineer (Embedded Linux) - Contract - W2 only

Job Title: Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Position Type: Contract 12 Months

Client Location: North Billerica, MA - Onsite

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join a multidisciplinary team for developing next-generation multi-spectral imaging systems (Infrared, Low-Light, and Visible Light). This role requires a self-motivated engineer capable of working independently on complex, real-time systems in a fast-paced environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• System Development: Implement software designs in embedded, real-time, multi-processor, RTOS, and Linux environments.
• Build Systems: Create and maintain Yocto Linux build systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FPGA, Electrical, and Mechanical engineers through all phases of design, development, and testing.
• Board Support: Handle custom board bring-up, device tree development, and modifications.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 20 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Expertise in C/C++ and Object-Oriented Design (OOD).

Core Competencies:

• Linux Internals: Kernel space and user space development; strong background in systemd and d-bus.
• Hardware Platforms: Experience with Qualcomm and/or i.MX8 targets.
• Build & Integration: Mastery of Yocto (administration and development), UDEV, and USB peripheral integration.
• Bootloaders: Experience with UEFI and UEFI-based bootloaders.
• Version Control: Proficient with Git and modular repository patterns.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Network communication/administration and Linux system administration.
• Experience with GStreamer-based pipeline development.
• Automated build setup (specifically Jenkins) and Bitbucket.
• Scripting in Bash and Python; experience with ADB, JSON, and XML.