Junior Operating Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux / Yocto)

Junior Operating Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux / Yocto)Lyntris is a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace. Lyntris brings together the talents of Accelint and Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deep expertise within their domain. Combining differentiated hardware, software and mission expertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed, precision and confidence in contested environments.Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch — including Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force and allied partners — spanning strategic, operational and tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs, Lyntris works at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge.Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over. Lyntris moves faster than the traditional defense cycle — with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house — and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding.Job DescriptionJunior Operating Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux / Yocto)Full timeSan Diego, CA – On-SiteDuties and ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain custom Linux images using the Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration)Support an immutable, A/B-updatable OS image architecture, including secure boot and update toolingPackage, integrate, and troubleshoot system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardwareContribute to OS hardening efforts (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance-driven configuration)Debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardwareUse generative AI tools daily to accelerate development: writing and reviewing recipes, generating test scaffolding, drafting documentation, and debugging build failuresWrite clear documentation for build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflowsRequired QualificationsCurrently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one.Build and maintain custom Linux images using the Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration)Support an immutable, A/B-updatable OS image architecture, including secure boot and update toolingPackage, integrate, and troubleshoot system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardwareContribute to OS hardening efforts (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance-driven configuration)Debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardwareUse generative AI tools daily to accelerate development: writing and reviewing recipes, generating test scaffolding, drafting documentation, and debugging build failuresWrite clear documentation for build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflowsPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience with the Yocto Project, Buildroot, or another embedded Linux build systemExposure to Rocky Linux / RHEL-family distributionsFamiliarity with secure boot, TPM, disk encryption, or FIPS 140-3 conceptsExperience with network security tooling (Suricata, Zeek, packet capture)Exposure to compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST 800-171)Basic C or Rust reading ability for kernel/driver troubleshootingHomelab, open-source contributions, or relevant personal projectsClearance RequirementsSome positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.EEOC & Know Your RightsLyntris companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English SpanishPay Scales & BenefitsThe listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.Benefits include…Paid Time OffPaid Company HolidaysMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceOptional HSA and FSABase and Voluntary Life InsuranceShort Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance401k MatchingEmployee Assistance Program