Boeing

Computer Systems Engineer – Space Payload Emulators – (Experienced or Lead)

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2 days ago
El Segundo, CA, USASenior / Staff+

Base Salary

$120k - $198k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop, configure, debug, and maintain embedded software and firmware for Xilinx SoC/MPSoC platforms.
  • Implement PS/PL interfaces, AXI interconnects, memory maps, board support packages, device drivers, and low-level communication interfaces.
  • Perform board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system-level troubleshooting using laboratory test equipment.
  • Design and implement GUI control dashboards, telemetry displays, and command interfaces using Java or JavaScript frameworks.
  • Integrate front-end applications with embedded back-end services, APIs, and hardware endpoints for real-time monitoring and control.
  • Collaborate with FPGA, hardware, software, and test engineers to validate end-to-end emulator functionality.
  • Use Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, and SDK for software builds, profiling, and debugging.
  • Provide technical leadership during hardware/software co-design and integration milestones and follow code review, documentation, and version-control practices.

Requirements

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry discipline, or equivalent technical education and experience, is required.
  • At least 5 years of professional embedded hardware/software development and integration experience is required.
  • Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC/MPSoC platforms, including Zynq UltraScale+ or Versal, and Xilinx tools including Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, and SDK is required.
  • Experience with PS/PL integration, embedded Linux or RTOS, board bring-up, and device-driver development is required.
  • Experience developing GUIs with Java or JavaScript frameworks such as JavaFX, Swing, React, Node, Vue, or Electron is required.
  • Hands-on debugging experience with logic analyzers, DMMs, oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers, and related lab equipment is required.
  • Lead Level 4 candidates should have at least 9 years of related engineering experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline; FPGA IP, HLS, custom peripheral, high-speed protocol, space test-system visualization, Docker, automated testing, CI/CD, and technical leadership experience.

Benefits

  • The position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, California, on first shift.
  • Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility, with basic relocation for eligible internal candidates.
  • Eligible employees may receive health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
  • The company offers competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • The position is not safety sensitive, but post-offer drug testing may apply.

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Boeing designs, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes along with defense and space systems for airlines, governments, and space agencies worldwide. It sells aircraft and related systems plus aftermarket support and lifecycle services. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, Boeing is a public company listed on the NYSE (BA), with notable programs including the 737/787 families and work on NASA space initiatives.

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