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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

HawkEye 360
United States, Virginia, Herndon
196 Van Buren Street (Show on map)
Jul 10, 2025
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Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
Summary
Title: Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
ID: SPA-25-02-ISR
Team: Space Collections
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Description
The Payload Systems Team at HawkEye 360 is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to help advance our next-generation spacecraft payloads. You will focus on the design, development, and optimization of Linux-based platforms for mission-critical embedded systems, supporting robust data collection and processing in orbit.

As the Senior Embedded Linux Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

  • Developing, configuring, and maintaining Yocto-based Linux images for embedded ARM platforms
  • Performing board bring-up, kernel and driver development, and device tree configuration
  • Supporting integration of FPGA-enabled SoCs with Linux-based application layers
  • Optimizing system performance and resource utilization for Low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) platforms
  • Collaborating with hardware, FPGA, and embedded software teams to deliver reliable, high-performance payload capabilities


Your skills and qualifications:

Essential education and experience:


  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in embedded Linux development, including Yocto, kernel customization, and device driver work
  • Expertise in ARM-based SoCs, board bring-up, and FPGA integration
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with Python
  • Strong troubleshooting and system-level integration skills
  • Experience with space-grade or high-reliability embedded systems is a plus


Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000 annually

HawkEye 360 offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Company Overview:

HawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial analytics to those working to make the world a safer place. The company operates a commercial satellite constellation that detects, geolocates, and identifies a broad range of signals & behaviors. We employ cutting edge AI techniques to equip our global customers with high-impact insights needed to make decisions with confidence. HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

To all recruitment agencies: HawkEye 360 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, HawkEye 360 employees or any other organization location. HawkEye 360 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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