Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Our growing team was founded over 20 years ago, by one individual who believed that he could make a difference.  With each new employee hired, new goals are achieved, teams are defined, and our core products are designed to meet the technological needs of commercial organizations, private individuals, and our service men and women.  Every day, what we do makes a difference to the end users of our products.  Join our team!  Make a difference!

Software Engineer (Embedded Linux)

Position located in Fredericksburg, VA or Manassas, VA

Must be a US Citizen

NAL is seeking a candidate who has embedded Linux experience with handheld, multimedia, smartphone, or tablet devices. The Embedded Linux Engineer is expected to maintain and develop NAL’s Linux based embedded systems software and firmware. Our development process is highly iterative and often requires low-volume production of prototypes for internal product testing and customer pilots. You’ll solve challenging problems on a daily basis and work with the latest in Satellite and PNT technologies.

You will be focused on firmware development for modem, tablet, and smartphone devices, including board bring up, writing low level device drivers and delivering high quality, robust product firmware. This position is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team as we add value to our expanding product family.

Responsibilities and Duties

Be excellent in C/C++ programming for low power mobile devices

Design, develop, implement, debug and maintain embedded Linux based products

Linux board support package development and board bring up

Work with the electrical team for hardware bring up and verification of new designs

Perform power consumption analysis and optimize firmware for low power battery operation

Lead and participate in technical discussions across engineering and product teams

Review product manuals and brochures for technical accuracy and participate in product definition activities such as feature analysis and system tradeoffs

Assist design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review

Keep up with current technology in field through reading, self-study, and seminars

Other duties and tasks may be assigned

Required Experience/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience working in embedded systems

3+ years of experience with embedded Linux

Proficient in C and C++ and ability to develop clean, modular code

Strong Experience in Linux kernel / OS development on ARM based platforms including configuration management, build, deployment, secure boot, U-Boot, device tree, Linux device driver and HAL layers

Low level programming of hardware peripherals/interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C,I2S, USB)

Must be persistent, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be willing to work with others to find solutions that avoid project stalls

Must be responsible, self-motivated, creative, have a solid work ethic and have a desire to produce a quality product

Balance quality, quantity and complexity in work output

Know how to iterate quickly without sacrificing your passion for quality

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

Linux system administration experience (e.g., systemd, udev services, bash scripting)

Linux patching, field updates and security hardening

Linux media frameworks/APIs (ALSA, V4L2)

Build systems experience (Yocto, Buildroot)

Build server setup and administration

Wireless technologies such as cellular and satellite modems, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth

Debugging hardware (use of oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer, JTAG/SWD debug adapters)

Deep knowledge of electrical concepts and comfortable reading hardware schematics and debugging hardware at a board level

Experience with mobile-class SoC (e.g. Qualcomm Snapdragon)

Familiarity or experience with Agile/Scrum methodology and practices

NAL Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. NAL Research Corporation offers a generous employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, and a 401(k).