Software Engineer II - Embedded Linux (Onsite)

About the role

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, seeks talented engineers to support critical programs for the U.S. military and allied international partners. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating complex aerospace and defense systems, working with experienced engineers across the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously enhance customized Linux OS ecosystems and maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards.
• Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
• Prepare software builds for execution in a simulation environment, reference platforms, and on the target hardware.
• Understand and utilize appropriate Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improved customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to engineering estimates for tasks such as change requests or problem reports.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience as a command line user of Linux.
• Knowledge in 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.
• We prefer experience with GIT and SVN version control systems, experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot, experience in developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems, experience in developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems, experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps.

What You Will Learn

You will work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins’ engineering processes for implementing world-class embedded solutions. You will get to work with cutting-edge technologies developed both in-house and by external vendors. You will learn how embedded Linux and low-level software are used to implement solutions utilized in communications, security, and space-based products.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection, birth, adoption, parental leave benefits, Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning, adoption assistance, autism benefit, employee assistance plan, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!