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BSP Software Engineer

Dallas, TX

Overview

Are you a highly skilled BSP (Board Support Package) Engineer in the embedded systems industry seeking that next step in your career? This role involves developing, customizing, and optimizing low-level software to enable seamless hardware-software integration on embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), bootloaders, device drivers, and board bring-up processes. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to deliver robust and efficient solutions. Note that applicants must be eligible to obtain a security clearance to work on government projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSP) for embedded systems across various hardware platforms.
  • Perform hardware bring-up, including bootloader configuration and system initialization.
  • Create and optimize low-level device drivers (e.g., I2C, USB).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware-software interactions.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure successful integration and system performance.
  • Implement and debug bootloaders, operating system kernels, and firmware solutions.
  • Support system-level testing, validation, and debugging using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
  • Document BSP processes, configurations, and solutions for future use.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level embedded software development.
  • Experience with RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX) and bare-metal programming.
  • Solid understanding of bootloaders, board bring-up, and hardware initialization processes.
  • Familiarity with ARM, x86, PowerPC, or MIPS architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of I2C, SPI, PCI, USB, and Ethernet.
  • Experience with tools such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and hands-on troubleshooting experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with kernel development and optimization.
  • Familiarity with network protocols (IP, TCP, UDP).
  • Exposure to hardware schematics and PCB layout tools.
  • Knowledge of VME, PCIe, and other embedded hardware standards.

Why Join

  • Work on innovative embedded system projects in a collaborative and technology-driven environment.
  • Contribute to impactful solutions alongside top-tier engineers.
  • Expand your expertise with cutting-edge hardware and software platforms.

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