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Software Engineer

Billerica, MA
Permanent

Posted

Role: Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)
Status: Active (Contractor) | Location: Onsite North Billerica, MA


Position Overview
Join a multidisciplinary team at Teledyne FLIR Defense developing next-generation multi-spectral imaging systems (Infrared, Low-Light, and Visible Light). This role requires a self-motivated engineer capable of working independently on complex, real-time systems in a fast-paced environment.

Duration: 12-month contract (Feb 2026 Feb 2027)Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • System Development: Implement software designs in embedded, real-time, multi-processor, RTOS, and Linux environments.
  • Build Systems: Create and maintain Yocto Linux build systems.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FPGA, Electrical, and Mechanical engineers through all phases of design, development, and testing.
  • Board Support: Handle custom board bring-up, device tree development, and modifications.
Technical RequirementsEducation & Experience:
  • BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 520 years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Expertise in C/C++ and Object-Oriented Design (OOD).
Core Competencies:
  • Linux Internals: Kernel space and user space development; strong background in systemd and d-bus.
  • Hardware Platforms: Experience with Qualcomm and/or i.MX8 targets.
  • Build & Integration: Mastery of Yocto (administration and development), UDEV, and USB peripheral integration.
  • Bootloaders: Experience with UEFI and UEFI-based bootloaders.
  • Version Control: Proficient with Git and modular repository patterns.
Preferred Skills (The "Plus" List)
  • Network communication/administration and Linux system administration.
  • Experience with GStreamer-based pipeline development.
  • Automated build setup (specifically Jenkins) and Bitbucket.
  • Scripting in Bash and Python; experience with ADB, JSON, and XML.


Recruiter Submission Template:

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Total Years of Experience in Embedded Software Development:
Do you have strong experience in C/C++ and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)? Please explain briefly:
Do you have hands-on experience with Embedded Linux (kernel space & user space development)?
Do you have experience working with systemd and D-Bus?
Do you have experience with hardware platforms like Qualcomm or i.MX8? Please specify:
Do you have hands-on experience with Yocto (build system creation & maintenance)?
Do you have experience with Board Bring-up and Device Tree development/modifications?
Do you have experience with UEFI or UEFI-based bootloaders?
Do you have experience with UDEV and USB peripheral integration?
Are you proficient with Git and version control systems?
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Current Location:
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (US):
Expected Hourly Rate / Salary:
Are you willing to work 100% Onsite in North Billerica, MA?

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 254809315