Allen Control Systems
Embedded Software Engineer
About this role
Allen Control Systems, a defense startup founded by former Navy engineers, is seeking an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to develop drivers and optimize Linux configurations for NVIDIA Jetson platforms powering autonomous targeting systems. You'll enable high-performance computer vision and control applications by managing low-level software integration for custom hardware, sensors, and accelerators.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson platforms supporting Ethernet, USB, and MIPI cameras
- Write and optimize drivers for custom PCIe devices, FPGAs, and high-performance peripherals
- Configure and optimize embedded Linux distributions for NVIDIA Jetson to meet performance and reliability needs
- Collaborate with hardware and computer vision teams on sensor and accelerator integration
- Debug low-level system issues and resolve performance bottlenecks in real-time applications
- Document driver implementations, hardware interfaces, and configuration processes
What they're looking for
- Linux kernel development and driver programming
- NVIDIA Jetson platform experience
- C/C++ for kernel and driver development
- PCIe and FPGA system familiarity
- Low-level debugging tools and performance profiling
- Python or Bash scripting
- Networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
- Peripheral communication standards (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Engineering-first culture focused on technical excellence
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous defense technology
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Allen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems builds autonomous defense systems and robotics platforms, developing real-time simulations, control software, and integrated hardware solutions. The company is hiring software engineers, systems integrators, field operations specialists, and quality engineers to support the development and deployment of next-generation autonomous defense technology.
View all jobs at Allen Control SystemsLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience developing Linux kernel drivers. Can you describe a specific driver you wrote for a hardware interface like Ethernet, USB, or MIPI cameras?
- Tell us about your hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms. What embedded Linux distributions have you configured or customized, and what performance optimizations did you implement?