Firmware Engineer

About the role

Company Description Xyant Technology, established in 1995, is a premier federal systems integrator that provides technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, scientific support and management consulting.  AWARDS  Winner of Nationwide Best of the Best Small Business Award from Federal Aviation  Job Description Please send your updated resume to vinoth.xyant@gmail. com or apply online. Job Title:  Firmware Engineer  ( Embedded Linux) Location:  Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite) Duration:  12 Months Contract (40 hours per week) Direct Client Need Position Summary: Our major client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Embedded Linux Engineering Contractor to work with our Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Technology team. Your work will contribute to the development of cutting-edge defense solutions across Mission Systems, leveraging your expertise developing and supporting embedded Linux Board Support Package (BSP) and driver development.   Job Responsibilities: Participate in Agile team meetings and planning activities, as required to support programs covered by this work plan Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery and ongoing support for embedded Linux software systems in areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for a wide variety of hardware boards Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues. Management of change request and task assignments through Jira Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required A minimum of 3 years professional experience with embedded Linux device drivers Proficiency with embedded C/C++ Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python) Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration Experience with debugging and root cause investigations using hardware schematics and tools such as logic analyzer and Wireshark Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot Development experience Agile methodologies and DevSecOps Additional Information Please send your updated resume to vinoth.xyant@gmail. com or apply online.