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Senior Avionics Embedded Linux/BSP Software Engineer

Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
Company Overview

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Summary

You will lead the bring-up of avionics hardware into Linux. This includes owning the board support package (BSP), custom kernel work, device trees, bootloaders, and the low-level drivers that expose our hardware to the OS. You’ll define and build the infrastructure that lets us deploy and validate these systems across flight computers, radios, and payload processors. You’ll also create internal tools to exercise hardware in the lab and on the production floor, enabling fast debug and reliable manufacturing.

This position's internal job code is Elect Design and Analysis Engr. Our team is currently hiring for level 4.

Responsibilities

  • Represent software and firmware concerns in cross-disciplinary product development
  • Lead Linux bring-up for new avionics hardware from first power-on through delivery of a stable OS image
  • Develop and maintain board support packages, bootloaders, kernel configurations, and low-level drivers
  • Build internal tools as needed to enable fast hardware validation in the lab and on the production floor
  • Communicate technical risks, schedule impacts, and integration status to program teams

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10 years of relevant industry experience with embedded Linux kernel and BSP development
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
  • Proficient with C programming
  • Proficient with version control systems such as Git

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiar with C and Python
  • Experience with Xilinx Zynq or Ultrascale SoC devices
  • Experience with Xilinx design flow and toolchain such as Vivado and PetaLinux (Yocto)
  • Experience with SDRs using AD9361 or Xilinx RFSoC devices
  • Experience with standards such as SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, Ethernet or SpaceWire
  • Proficient with HDL simulators such as ModelSim/Questa and Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay-Range

  • Level 4: $126,650 - $186,250

Before Applying, Please Note

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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