Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - Cedar Rapids, IA
posted 4 months ago
About the position
Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace. We are looking for a highly motivated team member to join our Airborne Information Solutions group in Cedar Rapids, IA, where you will work on a collaborative team developing state-of-the-art embedded Linux software solutions. In this role, you will develop, own, maintain, and enhance our development infrastructure using DevOps methodologies. You will collaborate with FPGA, hardware, systems, and software teams to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into our communications product portfolio. Our embedded software and test solutions support commercial customers such as Airbus and Boeing, as well as various US government projects. In this position, you will design, develop, and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem, maintaining ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and Board Support Packages (BSP) for a variety of hardware boards. You will contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support for embedded Linux software and drivers. Additionally, you will prepare software builds for execution in simulation environments, reference platforms, and on target hardware, as well as develop embedded test solutions that support hardware qualification activities. You will apply industry best practices to assist programs with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutions, and support software tool customization and automation, including deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts to meet program needs. This role offers the opportunity to learn about the embedded Linux OS ecosystem lifecycle and embedded test solutions, utilizing company processes and policies regarding open-source content and third-party intellectual property. You will continuously develop DevOps skillsets applicable to various physical and virtual infrastructures, and gain insights into the connectivity and secure networking technologies that are essential for maintaining leadership in the avionics industry.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and continuously enhance our customized Linux OS ecosystem.
- Maintain ownership over areas such as build toolchain, kernel, root filesystem, bootloader, device drivers, and BSP for various hardware boards.
- Contribute to the design, coding, testing, delivery, and ongoing support for embedded Linux software and drivers.
- Prepare software builds for execution in simulation environments, reference platforms, and on target hardware.
- Develop embedded test solutions that support hardware qualification activities.
- Apply industry best practices to assist programs with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutions.
- Support software tool customization and automation, including deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts to meet program needs.
- Assist with development and support of build/test pipeline and integration, optimizing for performance and scalability across cloud and onsite computing environments.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).
- 2+ years of experience as a command line user of Linux, with mid-level skills in embedded C/C++.
- Experience with scripting languages (Bash and Python).
- Experience with embedded Linux device drivers.
- Experience with DevOps methodologies.
- Experience deploying and supporting Gitlab CI/CD tooling, pipelines, and automation solutions in a business/enterprise environment.
- Experience with Linux System Administration and general working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with GIT and SVN version control systems.
- Experience packaging custom Linux distribution with Buildroot.
- Experience in developing and maintaining Linux board support packages (BSP) for embedded systems.
- Experience with board bring-up and target hardware integration.
- Experience using Linux Docker.
- Experience provisioning cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Atlassian Suite knowledge (JIRA and Confluence in particular).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
- Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
