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Embedded Linux Systems Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 05/15/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job Number: 43177 Pay Rate: 54.00

Job Description

The Embedded Linux/ RTOS engineer/DevSecOps Engineer will focus on integration support for vehicle electronic system. General Dynamics is looking to hire a highly motivated Engineer to support our Software Loader and Verifier/DevSecOps team. 
 
Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role: 
  • Load components with software images to deploy official software releases in lab environments and vehicles.
  • Building and configuring VxWorks, Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
  • Perform Linux system programming tasks, including driver development and new hardware enablement on embedded Linux systems.
  • Integrate various software into build systems.
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
  • Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures.
  • Manage individual priorities, deadlines, deliverables.
  • Working with Gitlab, Bitbucket, Eclipse, GIT, DOORs, Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence, gdb, or QT is a plus 
  • Working with Agile, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment concepts. 
  • Working with Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps or other system programming is a strong plus 
  • Maintenance of safety critical systems or real time systems is desirable 
  • Maintenance of one or more build environments such as Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, python or in particular Yocto 
  • Working with self-update practices, open source self updaters 
  • Working with security features such as SELinux, verified boot and trusted execution environments is a plus. 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required. 
  • 5-7 years relevant work experience. 
  • CI/CD: Experience with modern CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Jenkins)
  • Implement GitOps principles for deployment automation
  • Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Scripting & Automation:
  • Write and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, Go, or other languages) to automate operational tasks
  • Capable of developing C and / or C++ code that can be maintained and updated over decades. 
  • Ability to troubleshoot low level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software issues 
  • Work closely with developers to improve deployment processes
  • Advocate for DevOps culture and best practices within the organization
  • Document infrastructure, processes, and automation scripts
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications
 
Additional Information / Desired Experience 
This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.  (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance) 
  • Be a self-starter and working in a fast-paced environment. 
  • The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills and able to work with all levels of the organization and across functions. 
  • Organization will be essential due the volume of tasks and projects and being able to align with tight deadlines and lead times. 
  • Work environment will consist of prototype shop, laboratory, manufacturing, and office. 
  • Able to work overtime when required. 
  • Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills is required. Works well in team and individually. 
  • Candidate must have excellent communication skills. 
  • Previous experience working on ground combat Vehicles desired. 

Meet Your Recruiter

John Sabbagh
Recruiting Manager

John Sabbagh has over 10 years of recruiting experience. Starting his career as an Entry Level Recruiter at Panther, our candidates find him genuine and great resource to their career search!

Fun Fact: John is a sports fanatic, he plays in horseshoe and cornhole leagues and loves fantasy football.

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