Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Euclid - 22801
Req ID: 28107
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled Embedded Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to embedded application development and platform engineering tasks, including board support package (BSP) updates, hardware bring-up assistance, and Yocto-based distribution customization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and secure software solutions for Linux-based embedded systems.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Application Development
- Develop and maintain software applications for embedded Linux systems.
- Write clean, efficient code in C, C++, and Python.
- Assist in implementing and optimizing device drivers, APIs, and middleware.
- Perform debugging and troubleshooting at the system level.
- Support test plan execution to validate software functionality and reliability.
Platform Engineering & BSP Maintenance
- Update and maintain BSPs for supported hardware platforms.
- Work with hardware teams to integrate drivers and configure kernel and bootloader settings.
- Participate in hardware bring-up activities under guidance from senior engineers.
Yocto-Based Distribution Management
- Customize Yocto Project-based Linux distributions for project needs.
- Create and maintain basic Yocto recipes and layers for software components.
- Apply security patches as directed to maintain system integrity.
Security and Compliance
- Follow security best practices in software development.
- Assist in vulnerability assessments and compliance checks.
Collaboration
- Work closely with hardware, firmware, and QA teams to meet requirements and resolve issues.
- Maintain clear documentation for BSPs and Yocto configurations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in embedded Linux development (kernel, drivers, and applications).
- Familiarity with Yocto Project, OpenEmbedded, and cross-compilation tools.
- Understanding of Linux kernel architecture and bootloaders.
- Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative workflows.
- Basic knowledge of networking protocols and embedded hardware.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level programming.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Interest in security practices and compliance standards.
- Contributions to open-source projects are a plus.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
