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Principal Software Engineer – Embedded Linux

Principal Software Engineer – Embedded Linux

CompanyRTX
LocationCedar Rapids, IA, USA
Salary$101000 – $203000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency with embedded C/C++
  • Proficiency 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

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and board support package (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 new program pursuits.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems
  • Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining Linux BSPs for embedded systems
  • Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps
  • Experience with industry cost estimation tools such as SEER-SEM