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10+ Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer - Cedar Rapids, IA

ProhiresCedar Rapids, IA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Sept 2026

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Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
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SVNAgileBashC++GitJiraPython

Job Description

Job Title               : Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux

Job Type              : Onsite

Location              : Cedar Rapids, IA

Duration              : 12+ months

Interview             : Phone/Skype

 

 

All candidates must have GREAT COMMUNICATION skills and SOLID WORKEXPERIENCE.

 

 

Job Summary :

Senior Software Engineering Contractor to work with our Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team. Your work will contribute to the development of cutting-edge defense solutions across Mission Systems, leveraging your expertise developing and supporting embedded Linux Board Support Package (BSP) and driver development.

 

What You Will Do :

Adhere to all applicable Collins Engineering Development and Quality processes, procedures, instructions and guidelines

Participate in Agile team meetings and planning activities, as required to support programs covered by this work plan

Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems in areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards

Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.

Management of change request and task assignments through Jira.

 

Qualifications You MUST Have :

Bachelor’s degree (Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required

A minimum of 3 years professional experience with embedded Linux device drivers

Proficiency with embedded C/C++

Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python)

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.

 

Qualifications We Prefer :

Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment

Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems

Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot

Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps

 
 

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