Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Linux BSP

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Senior Software Engineer in embedded Linux systems development for Collins Aerospace. Working on communications, information assurance, and general-purpose processing systems.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeAguadilla • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonSubversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root file system, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards.
Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.
Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms and on the target hardware.
Understand and utilize the appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction.
Contribute to engineering estimates for product features.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Proficiency with embedded C/C++
Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python)
Experience with embedded Linux device drivers
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
Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
Experience in developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems
Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
And more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded CC++BashPythonembedded Linux device driversboard bring-uptarget hardware integrationdebuggingroot cause analysisLinux board support packages (BSP)

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solving

Certifications

US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance