Job Description
Insight Global is seeking an Embedded OS Engineer to support an Army research and development program focused on advanced Electronic Warfare (EW), cyber, communications, and FPGA-based technologies. This engineer will support the development, integration, and optimization of embedded operating system environments that enable mission-critical applications across a variety of hardware platforms.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Embedded Linux, firmware development, device drivers, and system-level integration. This role will work closely with software developers and FPGA engineers to ensure applications, operating systems, and hardware components function together seamlessly.
This position serves as a bridge between traditional FPGA development efforts and modern software-based architectures. The successful candidate will help support embedded operating system environments, application deployment, system integration, and platform performance across multiple technologies and operating environments.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded operating system environments.
• Design and support firmware, drivers, and low-level software components.
• Collaborate with FPGA engineers to integrate software and hardware solutions.
• Support deployment and integration of applications across embedded platforms.
• Troubleshoot operating system, firmware, and hardware/software interface issues.
• Support system-level testing, validation, and performance optimization efforts.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning activities.
•Assist in bridging FPGA-based development efforts with modern embedded software environments.
$52hr to $68hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance w/ Ability to obtain SCI
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting embedded operating systems
• Experience working within Embedded Linux environments (Red Hat, Rocky Linux, or similar distributions)
• Strong C/C++ development experience
• Experience developing firmware and device drivers
• Experience integrating software with embedded hardware platforms
• Experience troubleshooting operating system, firmware, and hardware/software interface issues
• Understanding of FPGA-based systems and ability to work alongside FPGA development teams
• Experience working independently in a research and development environment
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with FPGA-based platforms, including Xilinx SoC or RFSoC devices
• Experience supporting Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies
• Experience with Android-based embedded systems
• Experience with containerized applications and deployment technologies
• Linux kernel development experience
• Experience supporting Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber, or communications-focused programs
•Experience with RF systems and communications technologies
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.