Software Engineer IV - Embedded OS (Linux) Developer

  • Category: Software Developer Jobs
  • Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 22K to 26K
  • Published on: 2025/09/24

Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) or Software Engineering (Bachelor's degree)
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline
(12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree
(6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree
(3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD
Experienced with custom ARM Board Support Package (BSP) development - Yocto, etc
Experienced with common ARM processor (ARM-A72, etc) and SoCs with embedded ARM processors
Experienced with Linux Kernel and Driver development
Strong low-level software development background
Familiar with common peripheral bus technologies: PCIe, SPI, I2C, KCS
Strong understanding of ARM architecture and Linux required
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws
As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law
Benefits
You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond
Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
Career Opportunity and Growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees
Pay Range: $121,424 - $154,681 annually
Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate
Responsibilities
The Software Engineer with embedded Operating System (Linux) development emphasis participates in product development by designing, customizing, implementing and maintaining new and existing Single Board Computers’ Linux Operating System Board Support Package (BSP)
You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team of electrical, firmware, and CoreBoot engineers to develop Linux BSP for our custom Space Grade, ARM based Single Board Computer products
Develop Linux Board Support Package (BSP) for our Space Grade Single Board Computer based on ARM processor architecture
Ability to support and debug custom OS requirements from our customers
Be able to work collaboratively with all stake holders throughout the Single Board Computers’ development cycle in addressing OS feature needs or debugging related issues
Responsible for the full development cycle of the Single Board Computer’s Board Support Package: Product Design -> Implementation -> Qualification -> Documentation -> Release To Customer
Play an integral role in designing & coding frameworks that other team members can use for implementing software solutions; able to dive into pre-existing frameworks in order to add new features, fix bugs, or refactor code
Lead projects and team members working on those projects including assisting in all parts of the development cycle, creating schedules, guiding less experienced engineers, assisting with workload, and overcoming difficult-to-solve problems
Job description
For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:
• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
• Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.

Overview

The Software Engineer with embedded Operating System (Linux) development emphasis participates in product development by designing, customizing, implementing and maintaining new and existing Single Board Computers’ Linux Operating System Board Support Package (BSP). You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team of electrical, firmware, and CoreBoot engineers to develop Linux BSP for our custom Space Grade, ARM based Single Board Computer products.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop Linux Board Support Package (BSP) for our Space Grade Single Board Computer based on ARM processor architecture.
• Ability to support and debug custom OS requirements from our customers
• Be able to work collaboratively with all stake holders throughout the Single Board Computers’ development cycle in addressing OS feature needs or debugging related issues
• Responsible for the full development cycle of the Single Board Computer’s Board Support Package: Product Design -> Implementation -> Qualification -> Documentation -> Release To Customer
• Play an integral role in designing & coding frameworks that other team members can use for implementing software solutions; able to dive into pre-existing frameworks in order to add new features, fix bugs, or refactor code
• Lead projects and team members working on those projects including assisting in all parts of the development cycle, creating schedules, guiding less experienced engineers, assisting with workload, and overcoming difficult-to-solve problems

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Computer Engineering (Bachelor's degree) or Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) or Software Engineering (Bachelor's degree)
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline
• (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree
• (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree
• (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• Experienced with custom ARM Board Support Package (BSP) development - Yocto, etc
• Experienced with common ARM processor (ARM-A72, etc) and SoCs with embedded ARM processors
• Experienced with Linux Kernel and Driver development
• Strong low-level software development background. Familiar with common peripheral bus technologies: PCIe, SPI, I2C, KCS
• Proficient in C, C++, and Assembly language a plus
• Strong understanding of ARM architecture and Linux required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
• Pay Range: $121,424 - $154,681 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Careers@Frontgrade.com.

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).


Company Name: Frontgrade Technologies

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