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Embedded Linux Software Engineer

GTECH LLC
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026
Location: ONSITE in Cedar Rapids, IA

Duration: 12 months

Interview: Phone/Skype

# of positions: 3

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux

Client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Software Engineering Contractor to work with our Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team. Your work will contribute to the development of cutting-edge defense solutions across Mission Systems, leveraging your expertise developing and supporting embedded Linux Board Support Package (BSP) and driver development.

What You Will Do

Adhere to all applicable client's Engineering Development and Quality processes, procedures, instructions and guidelines

Participate in Agile team meetings and planning activities, as required to support programs covered by this work plan

Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems in areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards

Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.

Management of change request and task assignments through Jira.

Qualifications You MUST Have

Bachelor s degree (Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR

Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required

A minimum of 3 years professional experience with embedded Linux device drivers

Proficiency with 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment

Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems

Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot

Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps

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