Hardware & Software Integration Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

Boeing•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$91,800 - $151,800•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Hardware & Software Integration Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join their team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role supports the hardware, firmware, and software development of electro-optical systems, focusing on the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in advancing Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team to develop, optimize, and maintain embedded electro-mechanical pointing and tracking control systems at a world-class research facility.

Requirements

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance or equivalent (Post Start)
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
2+ years of experience in hardware and software integration
1+ years of experience working with FPGA embedded systems
1+ years of experience developing and documenting software and firmware in LabVIEW, Python, or C/C++
1+ years of experience with performance analysis with tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica
Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Nice To Haves

Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ 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 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 system
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 off the shelf hardware with a variety of computer platforms.
Design and implement precision motion control systems for precision pointing and tracking
Develop custom Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) on networked systems to provide control and telemetry
Troubleshoot and debug complex electromechanical systems and software issues