Impulse Space · 3 months ago
Embedded Linux Software Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yrImpulse Space is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to develop and maintain the foundational software stack that powers their avionics platforms. This role requires deep expertise in embedded Linux and low-level hardware/software integration to ensure secure, reliable, and maintainable systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Linux Distribution Development: Build, configure, and maintain a Yocto-based Linux distribution for custom avionics hardware. Manage kernel configuration, system services, and integration of middleware components
Board Bring-Up & Hardware Integration: Perform initial board bring-up of avionics computers. Debug hardware/software integration issues across CPU, memory, and peripheral subsystems
Driver Development & Debugging: Develop, port, and maintain Linux device drivers for sensors, communication buses, and memory devices. Debug kernel-space and user-space interactions using hardware debuggers and tracing tools
Platform Engineering & System Hardening: Implement secure boot and code signing for flight-critical binaries. Configure and manage router certificates and other cryptographic assets. Apply Linux security frameworks such as AppArmor and SELinux for mandatory access control. Design and maintain OTA update infrastructure with rollback/A-B partitioning support. Manage system configuration, startup scripts, and fault-tolerant resource allocation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees
Experience building and maintaining Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions for custom boards
Demonstrated ability to develop, configure, and debug Linux kernel drivers
Demonstrated experience developing in C/C++, with ability to work in constrained, low-level environments
Preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, design reviews, and cross-discipline collaboration
Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and similar buses
Strong understanding of embedded software principles, real-time constraints, and resource-limited systems
Experience with OTA update design and deployment (e.g., dual-partition or rollback-safe systems)
Familiarity with system hardening and security frameworks (SELinux, AppArmor, secure boot, TPM/cryptographic key management)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI)
Familiarity with containerization and reproducible build techniques for embedded platforms
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, hardware debuggers, and signal analyzers
Benefits
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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