Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Experienced Software Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to support the software and hardware development of electro-optical systems at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position supports the Research and Development (R&D) mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The site houses telescope research facilities ranging in size from 0.5m up to 3.5m with advanced optical systems. Starfire Optical Range is a world class research facility with recognized achievements, enabled by the quality, enthusiasm, and dedication of our entire team. Our 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. This engineer would work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the development of user interfaces, hardware interfaces, control systems, data acquisition systems, distributed system network middleware, and data analysis. Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities, a critical mission for our national security. You’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems. You’ll assume ownership for the architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application. You’ll be part of a supportive enthusiastic team of experts in various fields. We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for learning and advancement.

Requirements

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
1+ years of experience programming in C, C#, C++, Java, Python or Visual Basic
1+ years of experience writing software for low level device interface control as well as graphical user interface applications
1+ years of experience with software development on Windows or Linux
Must be willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Meet U.S. export control compliance requirements (a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required)

Nice To Haves

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with MATLAB
Experience with LabVIEW
Experience developing network communication applications
Experience developing imaging sensor applications
Experience with the development, test and evaluation of hardware and software required for electro-mechanical/optical control system implementation
Strong writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences
Effective in small team work environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain code with integration of software components into a fully functional system. Everything from low-level device interface control and networking to sophisticated graphical user interfaces.
Create and execute test procedures to ensure software products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Creating and documenting test results to contribute to continuous refinement of systems.
Gather information to support software project management.
Document deployed processes and tools and collect metrics.
Support software research and development projects.
Troubleshoot basic software and hardware issues.
Integrate systems and components into the existing site-wide distributed system.