Firmware Engineer

Xyant Technology, established in 1995, is a premier federal systems integrator that provides technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, scientific support and management consulting.

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Job Title: Firmware Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (40 hours per week)

Direct Client Need

Position Summary:

• Our major client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Embedded Linux 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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

• 
  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

• 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

Please send your updated resume to vinoth.xyant@gmail. com or apply online.