buildroot jobs in San Diego

Design, develop, and test embedded software for aerospace spacecraft and computer boards, with hands-on responsibility for bootloaders, BSPs, kernels, and device drivers across VxWorks, Embedded Linux, RTEMS, and bare-metal platforms. Write C/C++ and assembly code for real-time, high-reliability systems, and develop Python-based test automation tools.…See more Participate in system verification, debugging, manufacturing support, and cross-discipline design reviews; contribute to software architecture and process improvement across projects. Requires 8–30 years of embedded systems experience, strong C/C++/Python proficiency, and deep knowledge of kernel/driver development, low-level debugging, and file-system fundamentals.

Software Engineer responsible for designing, architecting, and implementing embedded firmware and software across multiple platforms including Linux, RTOS, bare-metal microcontrollers, and NVIDIA Jetson systems. Will collaborate with a medium-sized team on requirements analysis, design evaluation, implementation, integration, testing, and documentation.…See more Requires 5+ years of embedded development experience, proficiency in C, Linux command-line tools, Bash scripting, version control (Git/Subversion), and familiarity with embedded communications protocols and test equipment.

Mid-career software engineer responsible for developing and integrating embedded firmware and software across Linux, NVIDIA Jetson, RTOS, and ROS 2 platforms. The role requires 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development with proficiency in C, version control (Git/Subversion), Linux command-line tools, and embedded communications protocols (SPI, RS-232, Ethernet).…See more Responsibilities include coordinating with the engineering group, anticipating design changes, prioritizing features and bug fixes, and testing/debugging complex embedded electro-mechanical systems. Preferred experience includes computer vision (OpenCV), DSP algorithms, robotics control modeling, MATLAB/Python, and test automation.

Design, develop, and test embedded software for space products, including bootloaders, BSPs, device drivers for VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and RTEMS. Write C and assembly code for low-level hardware interfaces, develop Python-based test automation GUIs, and create comprehensive test plans and verification documentation.…See more Debug and verify component and board designs through software, troubleshoot production issues, and lead technical customer discussions.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on R&D and production software development for next-generation radar products. Responsibilities include building embedded Linux systems, supporting system integration on custom hardware, and maintaining deployed software for U.S.…See more and international defense customers. Requires 4+ years of professional object-oriented software development with C/C++ and Python, extensive Linux experience, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Must be a U.S. Person with ability to access U.S.-only data systems.

A Junior Operating Systems Engineer will build and maintain custom Linux images using Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration), supporting immutable A/B-updatable OS architectures with secure boot and update tooling. The role involves packaging, integrating, and troubleshooting system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardware, as well as contributing to OS hardening (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance configuration).…See more Daily use of generative AI tools will accelerate development tasks including recipe writing, test scaffolding, and debugging. The engineer will debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardware and document build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflows.