Technical Specialist - Embedded Networking - C++ Linux
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Job Summary
The Technical Specialist in Embedded Networking plays a critical role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering innovative solutions for product development and sustenance. This position emphasizes strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure that projects meet defined scopes and adhere to quality standards, ultimately driving value for clients and enhancing the organizationâs competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Architect And Design Solutions For Embedded Networking Projects Utilizing C++ And Linux, Ensuring Adherence To Best Practices For Product And Sustenance Delivery.
2. Act As A Subject Matter Expert (Sme) In Embedded Networking, Providing Technical Guidance To The Team And Addressing Complex Project Challenges.
3. Stay Abreast Of Emerging Technologies And Trends In Embedded Networking To Ensure Solutions Are Current, Meeting High-Quality Standards And Client Specifications.
4. Train And Mentor Team Members In Embedded Networking Technologies, Fostering A Skilled Workforce And Mitigating Delivery Risks.
5. Gather And Analyze Client Specifications To Deliver Tailored Embedded Networking Solutions, Leveraging A Strong Understanding Of The Domain And Technology.
6. Review Project Deliverables To Ensure Compliance With Design Specifications And Quality Standards, Facilitating Continuous Improvement In Processes.
7. Recommend And Implement Client Value Creation Initiatives By Applying Industry Best Practices In Embedded Networking And Related Technologies.
Skill Requirements
Strong C and C++ on Linux - multi-process userspace services, IPC, threading, performance and memory debugging.Comfort building and operating long-running daemons and services managed by systemd: unit configuration, service ordering, startup and recovery behavior, journald-based diagnostics.Qt and QML for desktop and embedded UIs - passenger, crew, and tooling front-ends.Networking fundamentals: TCP/UDP, TLS, DHCP/DNS, REST/HTTP at the application level, and message brokers - MQTT in particular (topic design, QoS, broker tuning, fanout control, client behavior).GStreamer and audio/video pipeline experience at the application layer - RTP streaming, codec integration, playback troubleshooting.Working knowledge of running C++ applications on embedded Linux targets - packaging into images, configuration management, on-device logging and diagnostics, behavior across power and network transitions. We don't do kernel or driver development; we live in userspace.Comfort in a cross-build environment with SVN/Git source control and ticket-driven workflow.
Other Requirements
1. IFE Domain is preferable but not mandatory.