Job Description- Junior Operating Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux / Yocto)
- Full time
- San Diego, CA - On-Site
*This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.Duties and Responsibilities- Build and maintain custom Linux images using the Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration)
- Support an immutable, A/B-updatable OS image architecture, including secure boot and update tooling
- Package, integrate, and troubleshoot system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardwar
- Contribute to OS hardening efforts (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance-driven configuration)
- Debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardware
- Use generative AI tools daily to accelerate development: writing and reviewing recipes, generating test scaffolding, drafting documentation, and debugging build failures
- Write clear documentation for build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflows
Required Qualifications- Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance or be able to receive and maintain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
- Build and maintain custom Linux images using the Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration)
- Support an immutable, A/B-updatable OS image architecture, including secure boot and update tooling
- Package, integrate, and troubleshoot system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardwar
- Contribute to OS hardening efforts (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance-driven configuration)
- Debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardware
- Use generative AI tools daily to accelerate development: writing and reviewing recipes, generating test scaffolding, drafting documentation, and debugging build failures
- Write clear documentation for build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflows
Preferred Qualifications- Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project, Buildroot, or another embedded Linux build system
- Exposure to Rocky Linux / RHEL-family distributions
- Familiarity with secure boot, TPM, disk encryption, or FIPS 140-3 concepts
- Experience with network security tooling (Suricata, Zeek, packet capture)
- Exposure to compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST 800-171)
- Basic C or Rust reading ability for kernel/driver troubleshooting
- Homelab, open-source contributions, or relevant personal projects
Clearance Requirements Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
Pay Scales & Benefits The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.
Benefits include...
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
The pay range for this role is:
100,000 - 120,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (HDG))
