Senior BSP Engineer

Elsight; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsight is seeking a Senior BSP Engineer to own the OS and low-level software across our hardware platforms. You will lead Embedded Linux BSP work including Yocto, Linux kernel, U-Boot, and flash/bring-up to ensure reliable cross-platform operation.

You will collaborate with R&D, HW, and manufacturing, drive board bring-up from first boot to stable Linux, and implement secure boot and upgrade mechanisms. Prior experience with ARM BSPs and kernel driver work is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Embedded Linux BSP experience on ARM platforms.
• Deep Yocto/OpenEmbedded knowledge: layers, recipes, machine/distro configs, images, and upgrades.
• Python/Bash scripting, Git, and build/test automation ownership.
• Experience scoping and directing external BSP contractors/vendors.
• Experience with U-Boot, SPL, device trees, boot flow, and bootloader debugging.
• Board bring-up experience: clocks, pinmux, storage/eMMC, peripherals, and first-boot debugging.
• Ability to read schematics/datasheets and debug with serial/JTAG/logic tools.
• Secure boot or verified boot experience a plus.
• Kernel/driver development in C/C++ including out-of-tree modules a bonus.
• Wireless/cellular module integration or safety-critical systems a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own Elsight's BSP across all hardware platforms: Yocto layer, Linux kernel, U-Boot, base OS image, and hardware enablement.
• Build and maintain Yocto machine/distro configuration, recipes, images, and release upgrades.
• Scope, review, and integrate work from BSP contractors, SoM vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead new board bring-up from first boot to stable Linux, including SoM/SoC enablement, U-Boot, device trees, storage, peripherals, and boot flow.
• Maintain and debug kernel, drivers, bootloader, and hardware/software integration issues.
• Validate hardware interfaces, boot stability, power behavior, and production readiness with HW/NPI.
• Partner with R&D, HW, application/build teams, and manufacturing to support platform delivery.
• Own secure boot, signed images, factory provisioning, flashing, and upgrade mechanisms.

Skills

Embedded BSP

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Git

Build/test automation

U-Boot

Device trees

Boot flow

Serial/JTAG debugging

Tools

JTAG

Logic analyzers

GDB

Job description

Description

Elsight is looking for a Senior BSP Engineer to own the OS and low-level software that brings our hardware platforms to life. In this role, you will lead Embedded Linux BSP work across Yocto, Linux kernel, U‑Boot, flashing, upgrades, bring‑up, and more, enabling Elsight software to run reliably across current and future hardware platforms.

Who are we?

Elsight builds the technology that keeps autonomous systems connected and mission‑ready---anywhere, across air, land, and maritime domains. Our Halo platform is already field‑proven across more than 500,000 operational hours and trusted by 80 customers worldwide, from defense forces to commercial operators. We took a bold idea and turned it into a proven public company (ASX: ELS) at the forefront of the autonomy revolution. With 10x year‑over‑year revenue growth and rapid global expansion, we’re scaling fast---and we’re just getting started. Join us to work on hard, meaningful problems alongside people who care about getting them right, and to help shape one of the defining technology shifts of the decade.

It's time to scale up both the product and the team, and we're looking for people to win with!

You will...

• Own Elsight's BSP across all hardware platforms: Yocto layer, Linux kernel, U‑Boot, base OS image, and hardware‑specific enablement.
• Build and maintain Yocto machine/distro configuration, recipes, images, and release upgrades.
• Scope, review, and integrate work from BSP contractors, SoM vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead new board bring‑up from first boot to stable Linux, including SoM/SoC enablement, Uboot, device trees, storage, peripherals, and boot flow.
• Maintain Optimize and debug kernel, drivers, bootloader, and hardware/software integration issues.
• Validate hardware interfaces, boot stability, power behavior, and production readiness with HW/NPI.
• Partner with R&D, HW, application/build teams, and manufacturing to support platform delivery.
• Own secure boot, signed images, factory provisioning, flashing, and upgrade mechanisms.

Apply if you have...

• 5 years of strong hands‑on Embedded Linux BSP or Embedded BSP experience on ARM platforms.
• Deep Yocto / OpenEmbedded knowledge: layers, recipes, machine/distro configs, images, and upgrades.
• Python/Bash scripting, Git, and strong ownership of build/test automation.
• Ability to scope, direct, and review external contractor/vendor BSP work.
• Experience with U‑Boot, SPL, device trees, boot flow, board configuration, and bootloader debugging.
• Board bring‑up experience. clocks, pinmux, storage/eMMC, peripherals, and first‑boot debugging.
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets and debug with serial, JTAG, logic/bus tools.
• Secure boot and image authentication experience, preferably NXP HAB / verified boot.
• Bonus: Kernel and driver development in C/C , including out‑of‑tree modules and low‑level HW/SW debugging.
• Bonus: wireless/cellular module integration, real‑time or safety‑critical systems.

If you've made it this far and are excited about the opportunity, don't let a few unchecked boxes hold you back. If you believe you're a strong fit for the role, we'd love to hear from you.