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Linux SW Senior Embedded Engineer

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Job Description

• Take part in a core team developing Embedded Linux SW for a cutting-edge satellite technology Modem SOC. • Cooperate with SW architects, VLSI engineers, board designers and validation engineers to deliver high performance and top standard satellite communication products. • Develop Linux device drivers, user space applications for Linux operating systems as well as Firmware. • Involve in all aspects of the SW development lifecycle, from design to development for our current and future products. • Engage in collaborative efforts to create next-gen embedded systems, harnessing the forefront of innovative satellite communication technologies for our unique SOCs and products.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • 2+ years of experience in embedded Linux kernel and developing drivers – Mandatory. • 8+ years of experience in embedded development – Mandatory. • Proven experience in the networking field (NIC, switching, network protocols- Ethernet/802.1Q, P/IP, packet processing, data plane stacks) – Mandatory. • SW/HW integration – DMA, interrupts, telemetry. • Optimize throughput, latency and CPU utilization, profiling and automated tests. • Experience in embedded Linux low-level, BSP and board bring up –Advantage. • Self-learning capabilities – adapt to changes and study new technical fields. • Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.

Copied from the listing MDA Space published, verified 5 Nov 2026.

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