System Developer & integrator (linux Kernel)

DESCRIPTION:
To setup a real-time Linux operating system with a custom kernel that supports the requirements from the automation team at our client.

The OS should run on two existing industrial PC´s and fulfill a set of requirements stated below. We have already started experimenting with a lightweight Linux distribution (CRUX) patched with the RT-Preempt Patch and we have some user applications up and running. To communicate between these computers and other sensors/equipment we use LCM (Lightweight Communications and Marshalling) which is based on UDP.

REQUIREMENT:

SKILLS
- Real-time capabilities.
- Drivers for the hardware including power management, network card specific drivers and specific CAN-drivers.
- Reliable network communication over UDP (LCM).
- Able to create installation script/package of the operating system to simplify future installations.
- Documentation on the setup and the rationale of the system design where applicable.
EXPEREINCE
- Very (5+ years documented) experienced with setting up Linux kernels and systems.
- Knowledge of real-time kernels and the effects of this in system performance
- Extensive knowledge on network communications, especially on the lower network stack levels, as we have experienced problems with packet drops and network performance.
- Social skills and open to sharing knowledge with the team to increase our knowledge in this field.

LOCATION:
Södertälje , Sweden

DURATION:
2014-10-01 - 2014-12-22 (Rolling contract )

Please note!
Required consultant information (included in the motivation or in the CV):
- Date of birth (YYYY/MM/DD)
- Place of residence
- Possible start date (2014-XX-XX)
- Minimum one reference (Name, company, contact details and relation to a relevant reference for this combination of consultant and project)

For application or more information about the position, please contact:
Ranjith Engu
Phone: +46 73 748 27 13
Email: [email protected]

Candidates with local or EU work permits ONLY.