Entry-Level Linux Systems Engineer
Entry-Level Linux Systems Engineer
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EntryLevel Linux Systems Engineer
Location: Hybrid Michigan (Warren) APG
VES LLC is currently seeking a motivated recent college graduate to join our team as an EntryLevel Linux Systems Engineer supporting 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) and the Yocto Project and this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain handson experience in embedded Linux development while working alongside experienced engineers on missioncritical defense projects.
General Job Duties:
- Assist in developing configuring and maintaining customized Yoctobased Linux distributions.
- Contribute to kernel configuration bootloader modifications and OSlevel optimizations.
- Write and maintain scripts for system initialization peripheral control and automation.
- Debug and troubleshoot lowlevel system issues working with senior engineers.
- Support the integration of OS components into Army ground combat platforms.
- Participate in code reviews unit testing and software validation efforts.
- Develop technical documentation for system configurations and development processes.
Desired Requirements:
- Strong foundational knowledge of Linux system architecture and operating system fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Yocto Project and Linux build systems (e.g. BitBake OpenEmbedded).
- Proficiency in Bash scripting and experience with Python or C/C.
- Understanding of kernel modules bootloaders and device drivers (academic or projectbased experience preferred).
- Interest in realtime operating systems (RTOS) embedded systems and lowlevel programming.
- Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively within a team.
- Security clearance eligibility (preferred but not required at entry level).
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Internship research project or coursework with Linuxbased development (Yocto experience is a plus).
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
