Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer - RTOS & Networking
Location: Remote - US, preference for in or near the Dallas/Fort Worth area
Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible
The Role: The candidate will work as part of a team to design, implement, test, and document software in our MOSA.ic platform, focusing on our LynxElement and LynxOS-178 RTOSs.
Key Responsibilities:- Architect, design, and implement network protocols and services (e.g., IPv4/IPv6, UDP/TCP, IPsec, TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) in an embedded environment.
- Develop and maintain software for embedded systems, ensuring hard real-time performance and reliability.
- Conduct thorough hypervisor, RTOS, and network performance analysis and optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with network protocols and application stacks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve low-level network and software issues, distinguishing hardware from software challenges.
- Enhance the efficiency, scalability, and stability of networking solutions through innovative development and optimization.
- Develop application-level POSIX/ARCINC 653 programming solutions.
- Work on a variety of other RTOS and tools related technologies.
- Supporting the generation and review of certification data.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:- BS/MS in Computer Science/ Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience required.
Proficiency in the following:
- C Programming using common APIs such as POSIX and ARINC 653.
- Experience with networking protocols such as: TCP, UDP, IPv6, IPv4, IPSec and TSN.
- Experience on at least one RTOS (e.g., LynxOS-178, VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS) or Linux kernel space development.
- Experience with performance analysis (perf, ftrace) and packet capture (tcpdump/Wireshark) tools.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software and networking challenges.
- Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git and Gerrit.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD workflows and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
- Experience working with AI tools such as CoPilot, Codex, or Claude Code to develop production quality software.
Nice to have:
- Experience developing Linux device drivers and bootloaders.
- Assembly code programming (x86 or ARM).
- Familiarity with DO-178C lifecycle development standards.
- Contributions to open-source communities.
- Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and kernel-level troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems, hypervisors, and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Xen, QEMU).
- Familiarity with concurrency on multicore SMP/AMP.
RequirementMust be a US Citizen.
Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:
- Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
- 401K with generous employer match
- Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
- Remote work opportunities based on role
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
