Linux Electrical Engineer

Linux Electrical Engineer (Project Length

12+ Months) supports development and testing of hardware interfaces for Real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop simulators at a Boston, MA location. The role requires 4+ years in electrical engineering with Linux RTOS expertise for embedded systems design and integration. Hands-on circuit work and collaboration with manufacturers ensure reliable system performance. You will report primarily to the Director of Hardware and Electrical Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design hardware interfaces and develop software for Real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop simulators.
• Select and procure electrical components under tight timelines.
• Create and interpret electrical specifications, schematics, and diagrams.
• Develop LabView projects for prototype sensors and optical equipment.
• Perform circuit design and software development for portable devices.
• Conduct circuit reviews and microprocessor programming using Python and C++.
• Collaborate with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years electrical engineering in industrial, defense, or R&D sectors.
• Proven Linux-based Real-time Operating Systems development experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, and Python for embedded systems.
• Strong analog and digital circuit analysis and design skills.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Basic soldering skills for surface-mount packages (0603, 0402, TSSOP, SOIC).
• Native or bilingual English proficiency.

Preferred Skills

• VxWorks or other non-Linux RTOS debugging experience.
• Verilog, VHDL, or MATLAB familiarity.
• Automated testing and in-situ detection systems experience.
• IoT-enabled control schemes knowledge.