Robotics Prcocess Automation, LLC
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
Robotics Prcocess Automation, LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to join our engineering team and play a critical role in developing the software and firmware that powers drone systems. You’ll design, optimize, and maintain embedded Linux solutions for drone operations, working closely with robotics, hardware, and cloud engineering teams. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves solving hard technical problems, and wants their work to directly impact public safety.
Key Responsibilities
Own Linux kernel CI/CD, cross compilation, and modification pipeline
Contribute to system software and hardware architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and safety in mission‑critical applications.
Integrate new software systems within an embedded Linux system.
Integrate new hardware systems within an embedded Linux system by modifying or writing drivers.
Debug, profile, and test systems to ensure performance and reliability
Collaborate with robotics, hardware, and cloud teams to integrate new feature
Required:
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
Experience with embedded Linux platforms (Nvidia Jetson, Qualcomm RB5, NXP i.MX, or similar)
Experience in Linux kernel modification, kernel module creation, and driver debugging
Writing and modifying Linux drivers
Familiarity with wireless driver stacks (Wi‑Fi/BT/LTE)
Solid understanding of MIPI CSI interfaces, camera sensor integration, and V4L2 pipeline
Proficient with embedded toolchains, cross‑compiling, and kernel/boot‑loader customization
Comfortable working with hardware prototypes, schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
Experience with custom PCB bring‑up and low‑level hardware debugging
Familiarity with sensor initialization via I2C/SPI/CANBUS and power sequencing
Experience with camera tuning (gain, exposure, white balance) or GStreamer pipelines
Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux build automation
Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, bootloader recovery, or automated hardware tests
Knowledge of edge AI model deployment
Familiarity with USB SuperSpeed, Linux gadget drivers, and PCIe peripherals
Experience working with mobile or IoT Linux devices
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract
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We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to join our engineering team and play a critical role in developing the software and firmware that powers drone systems. You’ll design, optimize, and maintain embedded Linux solutions for drone operations, working closely with robotics, hardware, and cloud engineering teams. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, loves solving hard technical problems, and wants their work to directly impact public safety.
Key Responsibilities
Own Linux kernel CI/CD, cross compilation, and modification pipeline
Contribute to system software and hardware architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and safety in mission‑critical applications.
Integrate new software systems within an embedded Linux system.
Integrate new hardware systems within an embedded Linux system by modifying or writing drivers.
Debug, profile, and test systems to ensure performance and reliability
Collaborate with robotics, hardware, and cloud teams to integrate new feature
Required:
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
Experience with embedded Linux platforms (Nvidia Jetson, Qualcomm RB5, NXP i.MX, or similar)
Experience in Linux kernel modification, kernel module creation, and driver debugging
Writing and modifying Linux drivers
Familiarity with wireless driver stacks (Wi‑Fi/BT/LTE)
Solid understanding of MIPI CSI interfaces, camera sensor integration, and V4L2 pipeline
Proficient with embedded toolchains, cross‑compiling, and kernel/boot‑loader customization
Comfortable working with hardware prototypes, schematics, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux systems development.
Experience with custom PCB bring‑up and low‑level hardware debugging
Familiarity with sensor initialization via I2C/SPI/CANBUS and power sequencing
Experience with camera tuning (gain, exposure, white balance) or GStreamer pipelines
Proficiency with Yocto or Buildroot for embedded Linux build automation
Experience with JTAG/SWD debuggers, bootloader recovery, or automated hardware tests
Knowledge of edge AI model deployment
Familiarity with USB SuperSpeed, Linux gadget drivers, and PCIe peripherals
Experience working with mobile or IoT Linux devices
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract
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