York Space Systems LLC · 14 hours ago
Embedded Linux Platform Intern
York Space Systems LLC is an innovative aerospace company focused on improving spacecraft affordability and reliability. They are seeking an Embedded Linux Platform Intern to support the Flight Software Engineering team by developing software architectures, collaborating with team members, and ensuring quality deliverables for space applications.
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Responsibilities
Participate in an agile scrum team focused on supporting the platform used to deliver embedded software for space applications
Collaborate with team members, management, and customers to ensure projects are completed to standard
Identify risks and form contingency plans as soon as possible
Communicate with the team about challenges, failures, and successes
Participate in technical design and code reviews to ensure quality of deliverables
Work with systems engineers and peers to understand and expand requirements based on high-level specifications
Develop software architectures and designs that meet requirements
Develop interfaces and processes running on embedded Linux
Propose, review, and analyze potential implementation approaches based on cost, complexity, and schedule
Develop the associated code following strict project coding guidelines and process requirements
Develop, execute, and analyze unit tests verifying satisfaction of requirements, proper implementation of interfaces, and code coverage
Work with other subsystems to ensure proper integration of subsystem code into the functional design
Participate in development of Software-in-the-loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) systems
Perform or provide oversight of SITL and HITL integration and testing
Qualification
Required
2-5+ years working as a Linux Platform Engineer or related role
Strong Linux Enthusiasm: Deep passion for Linux, including its open-source ethos and ecosystem
Embedded Systems Experience: Familiarity with embedded software development, including cross-compilation, bootloaders, and low-level system interaction
Kernel Customization Skills: Experience in patching, configuring, and building Linux kernels tailored for embedded systems
Device Driver Integration: Proficiency in integrating and troubleshooting device drivers for embedded hardware
Configuration Management: Expertise in tailoring Linux distributions for specific hardware and software requirements
Networking Protocols: Understanding of networking concepts and protocols relevant to embedded systems
Preferred
Yocto Project Expertise: Proficient in using the Yocto Project to build custom Linux distributions for embedded systems
Hobbyist project experience using Linux
Benefits
Medical coverage
Company
York Space Systems LLC
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming and enabling next generation space mission operations worldwide.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-10-04Acquired
2015-10-15Angel
2015-01-01Seed
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