Senior Embedded BSP Engineer: Linux/QNX for IFE Systems

ManpowerGroup; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability保险

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client seeks a Senior Embedded BSP Software Engineer in Portland, OR to design, develop, test, and maintain Kernel and QNX software for next-generation IFE seat boxes. You will collaborate across hardware, platform software, Android, and validation teams from bootloader to device drivers to ensure platform functionality.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, Python, and Linux/QNX experience, plus familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development, including Linux kernel and/or device driver development, debugging, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with Board Bring-up and a strong understanding of boot processes and flows.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with competence in scripting languages for automation and tooling.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and USB, plus understanding of TCP/IP and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
• Familiarity with QNX Hypervisor and operating system development concepts, including security protocols and updates; experience with test automation tools and techniques; proficiency with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain Kernel and QNX software for next-generation In-flight Entertainment (IFE) seat boxes.
• Develop and test high-quality client software applications in embedded systems based on functional and system specifications.
• Enhance existing software to optimize performance to meet KPIs, improve efficiency, and bolster robustness.
• Collaborate with hardware, platform software, Android, and system integration/validation teams to enable and support QNX-based platform functionality from bootloader through OS and device driver layers.
• Own quality through comprehensive test plans and procedures, including functional testing, regression testing, and performance benchmarking, plus rigorous code reviews.

Skills

Embedded Linux

QNX

C/C++

Python

Debugging

Performance optimization

Agile/DevOps

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Test automation tools

Job description

ManpowerGroup client seeks a Senior Embedded BSP Software Engineer in Portland, OR to design, develop, test, and maintain Kernel and QNX software for next-generation IFE seat boxes. You will collaborate across hardware, platform software, Android, and validation teams from bootloader to device drivers to ensure platform functionality.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, Python, and Linux/QNX experience, plus familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.