This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.
We are seeking a Computer Systems Engineer with 5-9 years of professional experience to support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, CA. In support of Boeing Defense Systems next-generation space programs, this role focuses on hands-on hardware/software development for embedded systems (Xilinx SoC/FPGA) and front-end UI/UX control interfaces.
This position is tailored for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on lab environment, working side-by-side with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, firmware, software, and test engineers) to bring up hardware, integrate software/logic, and build intuitive emulator interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software & FPGA Platform Integration
Develop, configure, and maintain embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms (Zynq UltraScale+, Versal).
Implement and debug Processing System to Programmable Logic (PS/PL) interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps.
Develop and validate Board Support Packages (BSP), PetaLinux/embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and low-level communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART).
Lead hands-on board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system-level debugging in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Front-End GUI & Operator Interface Development
Design and implement responsive, reliable front-end graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java or modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular, or JavaFX/Electron).
Build control dashboards, telemetry displays, and command interfaces for payload emulation testbeds and operational teams.
Integrate UI applications with embedded back-end services, APIs, and hardware endpoints for real-time monitoring and control.
Multidisciplinary Lab Collaboration & Hardware/Software Integration
Partner closely with FPGA logic designers, hardware engineers, and systems testers in a collaborative lab environment to diagnose issues and validate end-to-end emulator functionality.
Drive rapid prototyping, root-cause troubleshooting, and iterative testing on lab benches and test fixtures.
Provide technical leadership during hardware/software co-design and integration milestones.
Software Quality & Workflow Optimization
Utilize Xilinx toolchains (Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, SDK) for software build pipelines, profiling, and debugging.
Follow modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, documentation, and version control using Git/GitLab.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Experience: 5-9 years of professional experience in embedded hardware/software development and integration.
Embedded Xilinx Platforms: Hands-on experience developing for Xilinx SoC/MPSoC architectures (Zynq UltraScale+, Versal).
Xilinx Toolchains: Demonstrated proficiency with Xilinx design and development tools (Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, SDK).
PS/PL & Driver Integration: Proven experience with PS/PL integration, embedded Linux / RTOS, board bring-up, and device driver development.
Front-End Development: Practical development experience creating user interfaces and GUIs using Java (e.g., JavaFX/Swing) or JavaScript (e.g., React, Node, Vue, Electron) frameworks.
Lab & Debugging: Strong hands-on lab troubleshooting and debugging skills using lab test equipment (logic analyzers, DMMs, oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers).
Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate proactively in multidisciplinary, lab-centric engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing custom FPGA IP, working with High-Level Synthesis (HLS), or interfacing with custom hardware peripherals.
Experience with high-speed serial protocols and network communications (10GbE, PCIe, Aurora, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553).
Experience building real-time data streaming and command-and-control (C2) visualization tools for space or aerospace test systems.
Familiarity with CI/CD build pipelines, automated testing, and containerized workflows (Docker) for embedded targets.
Demonstrated technical leadership during complex hardware/software integration campaigns.
Duration: minimum 12 months
Building Number: 10
Shift Expectations (First, Second, Third): First
Start Time: 8:00AM
End Time: 5:00PM
Will this position be 100% onsite? Yes. Hybrid? Remote?
OT/DOT expected?: No.
Does this position require a U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance?: Yes.
Requested Security Clearance: Secret or ability to obtain post start
Is Clearance Required to Start?: See above.
Safety Sensitive? (DOD, EFO, FAA, FMCSA, NASA, Not Required): No.
Domestic travel required?: <10> International travel required?: No.
Does this req fall under any of these programs? Space and Launch - SL Yes.
Does this worker follow a 9x80 Work Schedule?: Yes.
Does this work fall under the SCA - Service Contract Act? No.
Interview process/ timeline to hire Immediate.
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- Dice Id: boebot
- Position Id: 83eb8fafab751031d38fc6ab2a963536
- Posted 1 day ago
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