Embedded Linux Platform Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Linux Platform EngineerJob Location: Detroit, Michigan, Maddison Wisconsin, or Minneapolis, Minnesota (Onsite any)Type of Hire : 6-12+ Month(s) contract - W2 OnlyMode of interview - VirtualOur client is a privately held medical technology company developing and commercializing a non-invasive sonic beam therapy platform based on the science of histotripsy. The company’s mission is to bring a fundamentally new way to treat tumors and other unwanted tissue without surgery, using focused sound energy rather than heat, radiation, or incisions. They are co headquartered between Ann Arbor Michigan and MinneapolisWhat project we have for youWe are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Platform Security Engineer to support the development of secure, production-ready embedded platforms for next-generation medical devices.While experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms is still valued, we are now expanding our search to include strong engineers with expertise in Ubuntu-based systems, image creation, and platform security, particularly within regulated environments (FDA/QMS).This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into NVIDIA Jetson ownership, with support from an external NVIDIA consulting partner who will assist in building hardened production images and enabling knowledge transfer.What you will doResponsibilities:Design, build, and maintain secure Ubuntu-based embedded Linux images for production environmentsImplement system hardening, security controls, and compliance measures aligned with FDA and QMS standardsSupport OTA (Over-the-Air) update mechanisms, ensuring reliability and security of deployed devicesCollaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop minimal, hardened production imagesContribute to platform security architecture, including secure boot, access control, and system integrityAssist in integrating and securing edge/embedded compute platforms, including future NVIDIA Jetson-based systemsParticipate in risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation across the device lifecycleWhat Makes This Role UniqueOpportunity to step into a Jetson-focused role over time with support from a dedicated NVIDIA consulting partnerHigh-impact work on production-grade medical devices in a regulated environmentAbility to influence platform security strategy and architecture from the ground upWill be a plus:Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms (nice-to-have)Background in embedded/edge devices, IoT, or connected systemsExperience with:Secure boot, PKI, encryption, and key managementContainerization or lightweight virtualizationCI/CD pipelines for embedded systemsFamiliarity with JetPack / L4T or similar embedded Linux distributions