Embedded Linux Engineer

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Linux operating systems for SoC-based satellite modules
• Bring up Linux kernels and bootloaders on new hardware platforms and support board-level debugging
• Build and maintain kernel drivers and interfaces to expose FPGA functionality to higher software layers
• Design and manage system services, boot orchestration, and runtime configuration including FPGA management
• Collaborate with FPGA and flight software teams to integrate new features and validate system performance
• Develop automation, testing, and deployment infrastructure for reliable software updates across satellite systems

What we’re looking for

Must haves

• Strong experience in embedded Linux development, including kernel, device tree, and bootloaders
• Proficiency with embedded build systems such as Buildroot and GNU toolchains
• Solid Linux programming skills across kernel and userspace, including service and system management
• Hands-on experience with U-Boot, board bring-up, and low-level debugging from boot to runtime
• Experience working with SoC platforms and hardware software integration, ideally with FPGA-based systems
• Ability to troubleshoot across the full software stack from hardware interfaces to Linux user space
• Experience developing Python-based automation, testing, or validation tools

Nice to haves

• Experience with over-the-air update systems for embedded devices
• Experience operating and maintaining distributed or remote embedded systems
• Knowledge of package management systems such as dpkg, opkg etc
• Knowledge of space telecommunications or CCSDS protocols

Application Process

• Recruiter screen
• Hiring manager interview
• Technical interview or panel
• Task or coding test
• Final interview
• Security clearance step (if applicable)

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.