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We support Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) systems in austere military environments, delivering advanced communications, networking, and IT solutions to defense and civilian agencies worldwide.\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with strong experience developing and deploying software on Xilinx UltraScale+ platforms using PetaLinux, with hands-on familiarity working alongside hardware teams on PCB-based embedded systems. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize low-level and Linux-based embedded software for mission-critical communications and signal processing applications.\nThis role involves building robust software stacks for FPGA/SoC-based systems, integrating drivers and peripherals, and supporting system bring-up from prototype to fielded platforms. You will work closely with FPGA, DSP, RF, and hardware engineers to deliver high-performance solutions for tactical communications in contested and bandwidth-constrained environments.\nThis position reports to the Chief Technology & Strategy Office and involves close collaboration with customers and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for RF Tactical & Naval Military Solutions, as well as strategic border protection applications.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop embedded Linux software for Xilinx UltraScale+ (Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC) platforms using PetaLinux (BSP creation, kernel configuration, rootfs customization, and image generation).\nSupport hardware bring-up and integration on custom PCB designs, including board validation, peripheral checkout, and troubleshooting.\nImplement and maintain device drivers and board support components (GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, DMA, etc.).\nIntegrate FPGA logic with embedded software using AXI interfaces and Linux user-space access methods (UIO, mmap, sysfs, etc.).\nBuild and optimize performance-critical embedded Linux applications (real-time data movement, streaming interfaces, latency tuning).\nDevelop test utilities, diagnostics, and automation for lab and field validation.\nParticipate in system integration and testing in lab and field settings; debug cross-domain issues spanning hardware, FPGA, kernel, and user space.\nAuthor technical documentation, software design descriptions, integration notes, and SBIR deliverables as required.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\nMinimum 8+ years of experience in embedded software development for Linux-based systems.\nMust have hands-on experience with Xilinx UltraScale+ platforms.\nMust have hands-on experience with PetaLinux (creating/customizing images, kernel/device tree configuration, rootfs management).\nMust have experience working with PCB-based embedded hardware (bring-up support, debug with lab tools, working directly with schematics/board constraints).\nProficiency in C/C++ and scripting (Bash and/or Python) in embedded environments.\nProficiency in SVN, Git or other software configuration management tool.\nExperience debugging Linux kernel/user-space interactions and hardware/software integration issues.\nComfortable using standard embedded debug tools (JTAG, UART console, logic analyzer/oscilloscope basics) and Linux tooling (gdb, strace, perf, dmesg).\nU.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance (or ability to obtain).\nAdditional Preferred Qualifications\nExperience with Xilinx toolchain workflows (Vivado integration context, Vitis/SDK familiarity helpful).\nDevice tree and kernel driver development experience (platform drivers, char drivers, DMA, interrupt handling).\nFamiliarity with real-time Linux concepts (PREEMPT_RT, CPU isolation, IRQ affinity, latency profiling).\nExperience integrating high-throughput datapaths (10GbE, PCIe, JESD-style streaming, RF front-end control planes).\nUnderstanding of secure boot, image signing, and hardening on embedded Linux platforms.\nExperience with Yocto or Buildroot for generating Linux kernel and root filesystems.\nExperience with RTOS/Bare metal programming of ARM Cortex microcontrollers.\nExperience supporting DoD SBIR projects or similar government-funded R&D efforts.\nSupervisory Responsibility\nThis position does not require direct supervisory responsibility; however, the engineer may mentor junior developers and support cross-functional technical leadership.\nWork Environment\nThis position is primarily performed in a traditional office environment. Some remote/hybrid work is also possible.\nPhysical Demands\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work\nThis is a full-time, exempt position, working Monday through Friday; 40 hours per work week; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 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