What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Linux- Solution Architect position at Cygnus Professionals Inc.?
We are looking for a Solution Architect (M/SM level) to front-end the customer in the Cleveland area for this program. While this role will serve as the cross-stream technical authority, we expect the candidate to possess deep expertise in Embedded Linux (Yocto, kernel-level Linux, systemd, hardware watchdog integration), MQTT.
Here is a detailed JD:
Job Title: Solution Architect
Program: STERIS UCB Fleet Observability & Device Stabilization
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
• Own end-to-end architecture for device stabilization including OS optimization (Yocto Linux, systemd, hardware watchdog), application dependency removal (Java/ActiveMQ to ZeroMQ or D-Bus), and cycle-safe self-healing logic on NXP i.MX6 ARM hardware
• Chair the cross-stream architecture council and produce Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for all significant design decisions
• Review and approve technical designs from Senior Embedded Engineers, .NET Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and DevOps engineers across all workstreams
• Define and enforce engineering standards, OTA firmware delivery practices, and integration checkpoints across workstreams
Required Skills & Experience
• Hands-on expertise with Yocto Linux build systems and ARM-based embedded platforms (NXP i.MX6 or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of systemd service management, hardware watchdog integration, and Linux OS optimization
• Experience with IoT device fleet management and OTA firmware delivery in production environments
• Familiarity with ASP.NET Core microservices and lightweight IPC frameworks such as ZeroMQ or D-Bus
• Experience working in regulated industries (medical devices, life sciences, or similar) is strongly preferred
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Thanks & Regards
Amit Kumar
Cygnus Professionals
3490 US Highway 1
Princeton, NJ 08540
M: 732 485 0000 Ext 9057 or 609-566-6868 (Direct)
F: (888) 900-6979
E: amit.k@cygnuspro.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-kumar-341290137/