Lead Embedded Linux Systems Engineer

About Darkhive, LLC

Darkhive is making robotics accessible. Established in 2021, we are focused on the application of robotics in the public safety and defense communities. Our approach in accessibility is built on three pillars : low-cost, ease-of-use, and open interface design.

With our autonomy software stack, military and public safety users intuitively interact with our robotics platforms which enable them to understand their environment and make decisions when it matters most.  Our palm-sized, autonomous drone demonstrates the capabilities of our integrated software and hardware solutions.

Darkhive is a growing group of U.S. Special Operations veterans, aerospace engineers, robotics perception experts, DevSecOps, defense technology executives, and superb support staff-above all, we are mission first team.  We believe that the U.S. and our allies around the world deserve high-quality, affordable tools that keep them safe when each second counts.

If you are a free-thinking problem solver who is looking for a highly collaborative and innovative environment, apply with Darkhive today!

We are looking for a hands-on Lead Embedded Linux Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software, building real-world systems that power advanced robotics, drones, and connected devices.

You’ll contribute to full-stack embedded development—from writing low-level Linux drivers to bringing up hardware prototypes in the lab. The work involves integrating high-performance camera sensors, wireless communication modules, and real-time subsystems on modern embedded Linux platforms. You'll be part of a small, fast-moving team shipping systems that operate in real environments, not just test benches.

The Lead Embedded Linux Systems Engineer is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory role reporting to the VP of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and low-level system software for embedded compute platforms, wireless modules, and custom MIPI image sensors
• Build and integrate software stacks for Wi-Fi and RF communication modules, including power management, firmware bring-up, and regulatory tuning
• Port and debug embedded Linux builds on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms (Yocto, AOSP experience a plus)
• Work with device trees, bootloaders, and system bring-up for new hardware platforms
• Perform hardware-software integration, including camera tuning, I2C / SPI debug, and scope / logic analyzer work
• Collaborate with hardware and mechanical teams to validate new designs and support board bring-up
• Support integration and troubleshooting efforts for customers using our hardware, including driver-level debugging and system-level recommendations
• Troubleshoot and optimize embedded systems for performance, stability, and RF compliance

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Darkhive is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant because of race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.