Senior System Engineer – OS Kernel

Job summary

Design, implement, and debug core kernel components for the VxWorks real-time operating system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable embedded software solutions.

Job details

Your Role Wind River, An Aptiv Company, is seeking a Senior System Engineer OS Kernel to contribute to the development of core kernel components for the VxWorks real-time operating system. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement, test, and debug low-level operating system technologies that power mission-critical intelligent systems. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance embedded software while solving complex technical challenges across operating systems, RTOS development, and low-level platform technologies. Roles and Responsibilities * Develop core operating system technologies and kernel components for the VxWorks embedded RTOS. * Design, implement, test, and deliver high-quality software using Agile methodologies and a CI/CD development model. * Investigate, debug, and resolve complex issues identified through product verification or reported by customers. * Create technical designs and documentation for new operating system capabilities. * Conduct code reviews and contribute to software quality, reliability, performance, and security. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software solutions. * Support low-level platform development, including device drivers, BSP board bring-up, and architecture-specific functionality. * Drive assigned projects from requirements and design through implementation, delivery, and release. Your Background * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Strong understanding of operating system concepts and hands-on experience developing core OS or kernel functionality. * Experience with RTOS and embedded software development. * Strong proficiency in C programming; experience with Assembly, C++, Python, or other development languages is an asset. * Experience with low-level device drivers, BSP board bring-up, or architecture-level development is preferred. * Familiarity with industry certification standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or applicable military standards is an asset. * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently drive technical projects through completion. Why join Aptiv? * You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win. * You make an impact at Aptiv. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day. * You have support at Aptiv. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package. Your Benefits at Aptiv * Hybrid workplace flexibility. * Company-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance. * Short-term and long-term disability coverage. * Matching RRSP program. * Vacation and additional time-off programs supporting work-life balance. * Employee assistance, mental well-being, and professional learning programs. Compensation The compensation range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000 CAD plus an annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, abilities, and internal equity. Meet the Next Generation Aptiv At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most. Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies. Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together. Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust! #LI-AL3 Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates [https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates] Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

What you’ll do

Design, implement, and debug core kernel components for the VxWorks real-time operating system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable embedded software solutions.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have strong C programming skills and hands-on experience with RTOS and embedded software development.

Benefits

• Hybrid workplace flexibility
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Matching RRSP program
• Vacation
• Employee assistance program
• Mental well-being program
• Professional learning programs

Listed skills

• CI/CD · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Embedded Systems · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• C programming
• Operating systems
• RTOS
• Embedded software development
• Kernel development
• Device drivers
• BSP board bring-up
• Agile methodologies
• CI/CD
• Debugging
• Software quality
• System architecture
• Assembly
• C++
• Python
• Embedded systems
• Board Bring-Up
• Military Standards And Specifications
• Software Solutions
• DO-178B/C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification)
• Technical Projects
• Growth Mindedness
• Platform Design And Development
• Data Privacy Laws
• 5G Technology
• High Performance Embedded Computing
• Agile Methodology
• Electrical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Binary Space Partitioning
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Customer Service
• Code Review
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Operating Systems
• Device Drivers
• Economics
• Embedded Software
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Intelligent Systems
• ISO 26262 Standard
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• Real-Time Operating Systems
• Space Exploration
• Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
• VxWorks

Job areas

• Software
• Engineering
• Technology
• Systems Engineer
• Embedded Software Engineer
• Software Developers

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