Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Overview

MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry, with a 55-year+ history of world firsts and more than 450 missions. We are a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts turns audacious customer visions into achievable missions, combining experience, engineering excellence and a collaborative culture. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

About MDA Space

Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business, is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. With locations in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain custom Linux distributions using Yocto or Buildroot

Maintain Linux platform configuration, including kernel configuration, device tree, and boot components (U-Boot)

Develop and maintain system platform services and infrastructure components

Integrate platform services such as container runtimes (Docker / Podman) and distributed services (Redis)

Implement cross-compilation environments and image build pipelines

Maintain Linux packaging, configuration management, and release processes

Support integration of hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet) at the platform level

Develop automation tools for system deployment, configuration, and diagnostics

Maintain CI/CD pipelines and platform build infrastructure (Jenkins)

Technology Stack

ARM64, Yocto, Buildroot, U‑Boot, Linux | C/C++, Python, Shell | Docker, Podman, Redis | Git, Jenkins CI/CD | SPI, I2C, PCIe, Ethernet | Cursor, Claude Code, Codex

Required Experience

7+ years embedded Linux platform development

Linux system development using Yocto or Buildroot

Experience with ARM-based embedded platforms

Familiarity with boot process (U-Boot, device tree, kernel configuration)

Experience with containers (Docker or Podman)

Experience deploying or integrating services such as Redis

Cross-compilation and build automation for embedded systems

Git workflows and CI systems such as Jenkins

Python or shell scripting for automation

Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex)

Preferred Experience

Linux kernel debugging or driver development

High-performance networking systems

FPGA-based platforms

Telecom or satellite communication systems

Company and Culture

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration. We are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please notify us.

Comments / Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

Right to work: entitlement to take up the position and nationality/immigration status

Identity: Full ID check

Criminal records: Basic Disclosure

Employment history check: confirmation of past three years of employment

Reference checks

Benefits

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. Team members and qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that includes private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan, and an employee assistance program.

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