Hardware/Software Design Engineer (Mid-Level or Lead)

Boeing•Albuquerque, NM

10d•$96,050 - $162,150•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Mid-Level or Lead Hardware/Software Design Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join their team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves software design for hardware integration, controls, and digital signal processing, supporting the development of electro-optical systems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to advancements in technology using cutting-edge equipment at a historically significant site, supporting the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The team consists of engineers and technicians in all disciplines required to plan, design, integrate, and test complex optical, electronic, quantum systems to achieve research objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
3+ years of experience integrating and communicating with hardware.
1+ years of experience working with Windows and FPGA development tools.
1+ years of experience programming in C, C++, Java, LabVIEW, or other high-level programming languages.
1+ years of experience with performance analysis with tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica.
Must be willing to work variable shifts; including day, evening, night, and weekends.
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active U.S Top Secret clearance.
Experience with developing code for Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers (PC104), and Systems On a Chip (SOC).
Experience integrating hardware and software components into a functional system.
Experience working with programming languages (VHDL, LabVIEW, Scheme/Lisp/Racket, C, C++, Java, & MATLAB).
Experience working with National Instruments PCIe, PXIe, and Data Acquisition Hardware.
Experience working with lightweight Linux distros.
Experience with standard communication protocols, including GPIO, QSPI, UART, RS-422, RS-485, and Ethernet.
Experience with developing code for sensor acquisition and processing.
Experience with developing code for servo control applications.
Experience working with mixed signal oscilloscopes, function generators, and other common test and evaluation equipment.
Experience working with telescopes and electro-optics systems.
Experience with OS driver development.

Responsibilities

Support hardware and software research development projects.
Work in a team environment to develop specifications of firmware and software architectures.
Research required algorithms and implementation approach.
Design and validate implementation of all hardware components.
Develop and maintain software code. Integrate software into a fully functional software system.
Troubleshoot basic hardware and software issues.
Assist with test procedures and documenting test results to ensure system requirements are met.
Interface custom and COTS hardware with a variety of computer platforms.
Design and implement precision motion control systems for precision pointing and tracking.
Develop custom GUIs on networked systems to provide control and telemetry.
Troubleshoot and debug complex electromechanical systems and software issues.