Software Engineer(Embedded Linux)

Overview: Role: Software Engineer (Embedded Linux) Status: Active (Contractor) | Location: Onsite - North Billerica, MA Position Overview Join a multidisciplinary team at Teledyne FLIR Defense 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. Duration: 12-month contract (Feb 2026 - Feb 2027) 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 (The "Plus" List) 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 . Voluble Systems LLC