Linux Platform Engineer, Senior

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 (commensurate with experience)

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.

York Space Systems is seeking a Linux Platform Engineer, Senior for our Flight Software Engineering team. The ideal candidate for this role will have deep experience working with the Linux operating system, familiarity with embedded software development, and experience working with device drivers and the Linux Kernel. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Participate in an agile scrum team focused on supporting the platform used to deliver embedded software for space applications.
• Collaborate with team members, management, and customers to ensure projects are completed to standard.
• Identify risks and form contingency plans as soon as possible.
• Communicate with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.
• Participate in technical design and code reviews to ensure quality of deliverables.
• Work with systems engineers and peers to understand and expand requirements based on high-level specifications.
• Develop software architectures and designs that meet requirements.
• Develop interfaces and processes running on embedded Linux.
• Propose, review, and analyze potential implementation approaches based on cost, complexity, and schedule.
• Develop the associated code following strict project coding guidelines and process requirements.
• Develop, execute, and analyze unit tests verifying satisfaction of requirements, proper implementation of interfaces, and code coverage.
• Work with other subsystems to ensure proper integration of subsystem code into the functional design.
• Participate in development of Software-in-the-loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) systems.
• Perform or provide oversight of SITL and HITL integration and testing.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 6+ years working as a Linux Platform Engineer or related. 
• Strong Linux Enthusiasm: Deep passion for Linux, including its open-source ethos and ecosystem.
• Embedded Systems Experience: Familiarity with embedded software development, including cross-compilation, bootloaders, and low-level system interaction.
• Kernel Customization Skills: Experience in patching, configuring, and building Linux kernels tailored for embedded systems.
• Device Driver Integration: Proficiency in integrating and troubleshooting device drivers for embedded hardware.
• Configuration Management: Expertise in tailoring Linux distributions for specific hardware and software requirements.
• Networking Protocols: Understanding of networking concepts and protocols relevant to embedded systems.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Yocto Project Expertise: Proficient in using the Yocto Project to build custom Linux distributions for embedded systems.
• Hobbyist project experience using Linux

BENEFITS

• In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.   

 

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.