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

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

1d • $119,850 - $197,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space, & Security is seeking a Computer Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, California. The role supports next-generation space programs and focuses on hands-on embedded hardware and software development using Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms, as well as front-end UI/UX control interfaces. The engineer works in a lab alongside hardware, firmware, software, and test engineers to bring up hardware, integrate software and logic, and develop emulator interfaces.

The position covers embedded software and FPGA platform integration, GUI and operator-interface development, multidisciplinary lab collaboration, hardware/software integration, and software quality and workflow practices. It is 100% onsite and is a first-shift position. The role may be filled at Experienced Level 3 or Lead Level 4.

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 an applicable field, including engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, 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.
• Demonstrated 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 experience developing user interfaces and GUIs using Java or JavaScript frameworks.
• Hands-on lab 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, using High-Level Synthesis (HLS), or interfacing with custom hardware peripherals.
• Experience with high-speed serial protocols and network communications, including 10GbE, PCIe, Aurora, SpaceWire, or 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.
• ABET accreditation is preferred, but not required.

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 (PS/PL) interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps.
• Develop and validate Board Support Packages, PetaLinux or other embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and low-level communication interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Lead hands-on board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system-level lab debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Design and implement responsive, reliable front-end 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 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.
• Use Xilinx toolchains, including Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, and SDK, for software build pipelines, profiling, and debugging.
• Follow software engineering practices including code reviews, documentation, and Git/GitLab version control.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation is offered for eligible internal candidates.

What This Job Offers

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