Embedded Software Engineer, Camera Systems (Drones)Teal Drones • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Embedded Software Engineer, Camera Systems (Drones)
Teal Drones
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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link-local) on headless devices using udev rules, button-press event handlers, and LED feedback mechanisms.* Write and maintain systemd service units and timers: understanding WantedBy, After, Requires, and ExecStart semantics for embedded boot sequences.* Implement reliable USB logging and file transfer services (usb-gadget, udevadm) for field diagnostics on devices with no screen.* Develop and maintain Prometheus node\_exporter integrations and process-exporter configurations for drone fleet health monitoring via Grafana dashboards.**Security & Compliance*** Remediate Nessus / Blue List security findings affecting the embedded OS: SSH hardening (key-only auth, sshd\_config tuning), open port reduction, and service inventory documentation.* Maintain /etc/shadow hygiene, locked account policies, and PAM configurations appropriate for production embedded devices.* Generate and maintain security compliance artifacts (port inventories, service lists, patch status reports) for internal security assessors.**Reliability & Performance Tuning*** Profile and diagnose slow boot sequences, runaway processes, and memory pressure on ARM64 embedded hardware.* Use screen, tmux, and remote shell tooling to manage long-running build and deployment sessions on headless servers and devices.* Implement OS-level monitoring: log capture services, boot-time diagnostics, and watchdog patterns for unattended field deployment.* Advise on cloud build infrastructure choices (AWS Graviton / Azure ARM64) to eliminate QEMU emulation overhead and achieve 3–5× build time reductions.---**Required Qualifications**---* Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.* 5+ years of embedded Linux engineering experience, including direct ownership of Yocto/BitBake build systems (or similar) in a production environment.* Strong proficiency with BitBake concepts: recipes (.bb), appends (.bbappend), image recipes, ROOTFS\_POSTPROCESS\_COMMAND, sstate-cache, and task dependency graphs.* Hands-on experience writing and applying .patch files against BSP/upstream sources to manage downstream customizations without modifying pinned branches.* Deep knowledge of systemd: service units, network configuration (systemd-networkd, .network files), udev rules, and boot dependency ordering.* Proficiency in bash scripting for OS-level automation: apt/dpkg management, file system operations, LED/GPIO control, and headless device configuration.* Experience with Ubuntu on ARM64 platforms, including ESM security patching, package management, and kernel/BSP integration.* Familiarity with Jenkins or equivalent CI/CD platforms: pipeline scripting, agent management, Docker-in-Docker build environments, and artifact handling.* Experienced with SSH-based workflows, git patch workflows, and working entirely in headless terminal environments.---**Additional Desired Qualifications**---* Experience with Qualcomm QRB5165 or similar robotics/drone SoC platforms and their associated BSP layers.* Experience configuring Prometheus, node exporter, process-exporter, and Grafana for embedded device fleet monitoring.* Familiarity with Python Flask for internal tooling (device registration, fleet management dashboards).* Knowledge of cross-compilation tools and methods.* Experience with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) workflows for Qualcomm-based embedded targets.* Exposure to radio licensing and MAC-based device authentication workflows (e.g., Doodle Labs radios).* Hands-on experience in AWS Cloud management and infrastructure provisioning.---**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions**---* Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.* Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.* Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.* May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.* Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.* Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed* Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.---**Background** **Check**This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.**EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure**Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.**E-Verify**The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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