Journeyman Linux Systems Engineer
Journeyman Linux Systems Engineer
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Journeyman Linux Systems Engineer
Location: Hybrid at APG MD or Detroit metro area remote eligible for well qualified applicants
VES LLC is currently seeking a highly accomplished Linux Systems Engineer to support the development of customized spins of the Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) for U.S. Army ground combat platforms. GVOS is based on Wind River Linux (WRL) which leverages the Yocto Project and this role will involve developing maintaining and optimizing the OS for realtime headless and displayenabled configurations. Youll be working with a small highly skilled team to build a secure efficient and modular operating system that meets the Armys evolving requirements.
General Job Duties:
- Maintain and enhance custom Yoctobased Linux distributions for Army ground combat systems.
- Develop and configure kernel bootloaders and device drivers to support various GVOS configurations.
- Work with hardware vendors to integrate and optimize peripherals within the OS.
- Automate build deployment and testing processes in a continuous integration (CI) environment.
- Develop and maintain scripts for system initialization configuration and peripheral control.
- Perform debugging and performance tuning of the OS including profiling and optimization.
- Work closely with systems engineers and software developers to support seamless integration.
- Document system architecture configurations and development processes for longterm maintainability.
Desired Requirements:
- Experience with embedded Linux development including Yocto Project and/or Wind River Linux (WRL).
- Experience with custom kernel development patching and bootloader modifications.
- Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) tools and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience integrating and debugging lowlevel system components including device drivers.
- Knowledge of realtime operating systems (RTOS) concepts and optimizations.
- Strong problemsolving and debugging skills including using debuggers and profilers.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
- Security clearance eligibility (active clearance preferred).
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in Linux systems development embedded systems or OS engineering.
- Proficiency in Bash scripting Python and C/C for embedded system development.
Benefits of Working at VES LLC:
- 401(k) match
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Health Benefits
- Up to 15 Paid Vacation days/year
- 11 Paid Holidays
VES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
