Lead avionics hardware integration into Linux manage BSPs device trees and low-level drivers. Develop tools for hardware validation and communicate project risks.

Job Description
At Boeing we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming respectful and inclusive with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Millennium Space Systems a part of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is a fast agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious bold and innovative. We take risks innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch we know each one of us made it happen.
You will lead the bring-up of avionics hardware into Linux. This includes owning the board support package (BSP) custom kernel work device trees bootloaders and the low-level drivers that expose our hardware to the OS. You'll define and build the infrastructure that lets us deploy and validate these systems across flight computers radios and payload processors. You'll also create internal tools to exercise hardware in the lab and on the production floor enabling fast debug and reliable manufacturing.
Position Responsibilities:

• Represent software and firmware concerns in cross-disciplinary product development
• Lead Linux bring-up for new avionics hardware from first power-on through delivery of a stable OS image
• Develop and maintain board support packages bootloaders kernel configurations and low-level drivers
• Build internal tools as needed to enable fast hardware validation in the lab and on the production floor
• Communicate technical risks schedule impacts and integration status to program teams

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10 years of relevant industry experience with embedded Linux kernel and BSP development
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or similar
• Proficient with C programming
• Proficient with version control systems such as Git

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Familiar with C++ and Python
• Experience with Xilinx Zynq or Ultrascale+ SoC devices
• Experience with Xilinx design flow and toolchain such as Vivado and PetaLinux (Yocto)
• Experience with SDRs using AD9361 or Xilinx RFSoC devices
• Experience with standards such as SPI I2C UART GPIO Ethernet or SpaceWire
• Proficient with HDL simulators such as ModelSim/Questa and Xilinx Simulator (XSIM)

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace:
Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards:
At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Level 4: $121000 - $215000
Millennium is DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.