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

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space, & Security organization is hiring an experienced or lead Computer Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, California. The role focuses on hands-on embedded hardware and software development for Xilinx SoC/FPGA systems and front-end user interfaces. The engineer works in a laboratory alongside hardware, firmware, software, and test engineers to bring up hardware, integrate software and logic, and develop emulator interfaces.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms such as Zynq UltraScale+ and Versal; integrating and debugging PS/PL interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps; developing BSPs, PetaLinux and embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and communication interfaces; and conducting board bring-up and system debugging. The role also develops GUI dashboards, telemetry displays, and command interfaces, integrating them with embedded services, APIs, and hardware for monitoring and control.

The engineer collaborates on hardware/software integration, prototyping, troubleshooting, and end-to-end testing, and provides technical leadership during integration milestones. The role uses Xilinx tools and modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, documentation, and Git/GitLab version control. This position is 100% onsite and is for first shift. It requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and satisfaction of Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment. The position is not contingent upon program award. Boeing offers relocation based on candidate eligibility; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a listed technical field or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in embedded hardware/software development and integration.
• Hands-on development experience with Xilinx SoC/MPSoC architectures, including Zynq UltraScale+ and Versal.
• Proficiency with Xilinx development tools, including Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, and SDK.
• Experience with PS/PL integration, embedded Linux or RTOS, board bring-up, and device-driver development.
• Practical GUI development experience using Java or JavaScript frameworks.
• Hands-on laboratory troubleshooting and debugging skills using equipment such as logic analyzers, DMMs, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate proactively in multidisciplinary, lab-centric engineering teams.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• For Lead, Level 4: 9 or more years of related engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience developing custom FPGA IP, working with High-Level Synthesis, or interfacing with custom hardware peripherals.
• Experience with high-speed serial protocols and network communications such as 10GbE, PCIe, Aurora, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553.
• Experience building real-time data-streaming and command-and-control visualization tools for space or aerospace test systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD build pipelines, automated testing, and containerized workflows such as Docker for embedded targets.
• Demonstrated technical leadership during complex hardware/software integration campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms, including Zynq UltraScale+ and Versal.
• Implement and debug Processing System to Programmable Logic interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps.
• Develop and validate Board Support Packages, PetaLinux and embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and low-level interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Lead hands-on board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system-level laboratory debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Design and implement graphical user interfaces using Java or modern JavaScript frameworks.
• 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.
• Collaborate with FPGA logic designers, hardware engineers, and systems testers to diagnose issues and validate 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.
• Use Xilinx toolchains for software builds, profiling, and debugging.
• Follow software engineering practices including code reviews, documentation, and version control using Git/GitLab.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level