Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Spectra is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Software Engineer to help develop next-generation computing platforms for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability applications.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware and has deep expertise in Linux BSP development, device drivers, kernel customization, and ARM-based embedded systems. You'll play a key role in bringing advanced NXP i.MX95-based platforms from concept through deployment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and customize Linux Board Support Packages (BSPs) for NXP i.MX95-based systems
• Design and maintain device drivers, kernel modules, and low-level system software
• Build and optimize embedded Linux distributions using Yocto/OpenEmbedded
• Support board bring-up, hardware integration, and system-level debugging
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams throughout product development
• Develop high-performance embedded software in C/C++ for ARM-based platforms
• Drive software quality, reliability, cybersecurity, and technical documentation efforts

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of embedded Linux software development experience
• Strong experience with ARM-based architectures and Linux kernel development
• Hands-on experience with NXP i.MX processors (i.MX8, i.MX9, or i.MX95)
• Expertise with BSP development, device drivers, U-Boot, and Yocto/OpenEmbedded
• Strong C/C++ development skills
• Experience with board bring-up, JTAG debugging, and hardware/software integration
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred Experience

• Secure Boot, ARM TrustZone, or Trusted Execution Environments (TEE)
• Real-time Linux or mixed Linux/RTOS architectures
• Python or Bash scripting
• Aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, or other high-reliability industries

Why Spectra?

• Work on cutting-edge embedded computing technologies
• Develop products used in mission-critical environments
• Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team
• Influence the architecture and development of next-generation embedded systems

If you're passionate about embedded Linux, low-level software development, and solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to view the full job description and requirements.