Linux Software Engineer (m/f/d)

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Maintaining existing as well as creating new Linux applications on the unmanned aircraft.

• Designing and coordinating interfaces between teams, documenting the architecture and design decisions.

• Integration of hardware and 3rd-party software into the Linux system, aligning with suppliers and other teams.

• Testing of existing and new applications. This includes writing unit tests, integration tests, functional tests, and acceptance tests.

• Analyzing logs from flights, both from test flights as well as real-world customer issues.

• Debugging and finding solutions for software and hardware issues related to the Linux system.

• Maintaining and extending the build system, pipeline, and tooling. Creating releases with release notes.

• Working in an agile environment and following the defined development process.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience in Linux software development, preferably in embedded or robotics systems.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ (14 or newer) with proven experience developing Linux applications.

• Solid understanding of Linux internals, including system services, device trees, and kernel modules.

• Experience with cross-compilation, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar build systems.

• Hands-on experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and log analysis.

• Familiarity with testing methodologies, including writing and executing unit, integration, and system-level tests.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and release management.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug both software and hardware integration issues.

• Proficiency in technical documentation, including interface definitions and architectural decisions.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

As a Plus

• Experience in aerospace, UAV, or automotive industries.

• Familiarity with middleware and interface standards such as DDS, MAVLink, CAN, or Ethernet.

• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and virtualization.

• Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

• Exposure to real-time Linux or safety-critical software development is a plus.