Architecture / Design / Development - DevOps Engineer II

Location : Waukesha WI USA

Max rate : ~65 / hr

Embedded Linux & Wireless Systems Engineer

Top Skills :

Embedded Linux Development : Kernel build, configuration, and cross-compilation for ARM.

Wireless Networking : Strong understanding of Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Linux wireless stack (cfg80211 / mac80211).

Driver Integration : Experience with PCIe / M.2 interfaces and upstream Linux drivers.

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux & Wireless Systems Engineer to lead the integration of Wi-Fi 7 technology into an MRI scanner subsystem. This role involves porting Linux kernel and Wi-Fi drivers to the Intel Arria 10 SoC platform, ensuring high-throughput wireless communication that meets stringent medical device performance and compliance standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Port and configure Linux kernel (6.x) for Intel Arria 10 SoC (ARM Cortex-A9 + FPGA).

Integrate and validate Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) drivers for Intel BE200 and MSI HERALD-BE modules.

Develop and maintain device trees, bootloader (U-Boot), and root filesystem for Ubuntu 24.04 ARM.

Collaborate with FPGA engineers to enable PCIe / M.2 connectivity for Wi-Fi modules.

Optimize network performance to match fiber optic throughput in MRI environments.

Conduct wireless performance testing, EMI / EMC compliance checks, and reliability validation.

Document system architecture, kernel patches, and integration steps for future reuse.

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Required Skills & Qualifications

Embedded Linux Development : Kernel build, configuration, and cross-compilation for ARM.

Wireless Networking : Strong understanding of Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Linux wireless stack (cfg80211 / mac80211).

Driver Integration : Experience with PCIe / M.2 interfaces and upstream Linux drivers.

FPGA & SoC Knowledge : Familiarity with Intel Arria 10 FPGA and Quartus Prime tools.

Networking Performance Tuning : TCP / IP stack optimization, throughput analysis.

Tools : U-Boot, Linaro GCC, iperf, Wireshark, Git.

Compliance : EMI / EMC considerations for medical environments.