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Embedded Linux System Engineer
Posted: 08/13/2025
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number: 30807
Job Location:
Industry: AERO - Aerospace
Job Description
Position Title: Embedded Linux Systems Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an Embedded Linux Systems Engineer role with our client located in Seattle, WA.
Job Description:
- We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Systems Engineer to join our client's team in Seattle, WA.
- This is a direct-hire role focused on the design, development, and delivery of software for our cutting-edge airline programs.
- You will be instrumental in completing current projects and developing new features for our existing platforms.
- This is a wide-ranging technical position that will involve analysis, design, and system integration, and will expand your influence from in-cabin systems to terminal-based solutions.
- The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem-solver who can handle complex tasks with minimal supervision.
- You should have the confidence to propose improvements and introduce new technologies.
- This role involves frequent interaction with our partners, airline customers, and other third parties on highly technical topics, and may require some travel.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the design, development, and delivery of operating system distributions for new terminals and airborne servers.
- Develop new features for their airborne terminals and servers.
- Conduct hands-on development of key technical components, frameworks, interfaces, and services.
- Contribute to initial design discussions and reviews, including detailed functional specifications and requirements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and handover to other teams and third parties.
- Review existing software and infrastructure to identify opportunities for improvement in scalability, quality, performance, security, and architectural integrity.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth, well-documented handovers to Operations and external partners.
Job Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience building embedded/mobile Linux systems.
- Deep understanding of modern embedded/mobile Linux systems and associated security issues.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Professional experience working in a Linux environment.
- High-level scripting skills in languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- A good understanding of IP networking.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience designing and building Linux installers or distributions.
- A deep understanding of firewalls, NAT, and packet filtering.
- Experience with git.
- Experience with aircraft software and hardware.
- Experience working in a certified software environment.
- Experience with satellite terminals or cellular modems.
- University degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency with SELinux.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct hire
- Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid).
- Salary Range: $135K- $213K.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jeff Morgante
I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.
Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking. I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today!
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