Senior Embedded Linux & BSP Software Engineer; Avionics - Millennium Space Systems
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Cybersecurity
Overview
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo.
And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
- Represent software and firmware concerns in cross-disciplinary product development
- Lead Linux bring-up for new avionics hardware from first power-on through delivery of a stable OS image
- Develop and maintain board support packages, bootloaders, kernel configurations, and low-level drivers
- Build internal tools as needed to enable fast hardware validation in the lab and on the production floor
- Communicate technical risks, schedule impacts, and integration status to program teams
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 9 or more years of relevant industry experience with embedded Linux kernel and BSP development
- 5 or more years experience with C programming
- 5 or more years experience with version control systems such as Git
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
- Familiar with C++ and Python
- Experience with Xilinx Zynq or Ultrascale+ SoC devices
- Experience with Xilinx design flow and toolchain such as Vivado and Peta Linux (Yocto)
- Experience with SDRs using AD9361 or Xilinx RFSoC devices
- Experience with standards such as SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, Ethernet or Space Wire
- Proficient with HDL simulators such as Model Sim/Questa and Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards:
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range:
Level 4: $121,000 - $215,000.
Export Control:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. Export control details: US based job, US Person required (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62).
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit. Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift: This position is for 1st shift.
Equal Opportunity
Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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