Embedded Software Engineer; Mid-Level or Lead

Job Description

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We are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience in controls design and digital signal processing. This position will support the hardware, firmware, and software 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. This position supports the 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 0.5 m up to 3.5 m with advanced optical systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the development, optimization, and maintenance of embedded electro‑mechanical pointing and tracking control 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.

• Support firmware 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 firmware components.
• Integrate and synthesize firmware for the target platform.
• Develop and maintain software code; integrate software into a fully functional software system.
• Troubleshoot basic firmware and software issues.
• Assist with test procedures and documenting test results to ensure embedded system requirements are met.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non‑US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 4+ years of experience with developing firmware for FPGAs using either VHDL or Verilog.
• 4+ years of experience working with Windows and FPGA development tools.
• 1+ years of experience with performance analysis with tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica.
• 1+ years of experience programming in C or C++.
• Must be willing to work variable shifts; including day, evening, night, and weekends.

• 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 Systems On a Chip (SOC).
• Experience with FPGA processor or memory interconnects.
• Experience integrating hardware and software components into a functional system.
• Experience with performance analysis with tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica.
• Experience working with programming languages (VHDL, C++, Java, & MATLAB).
• Experience with communication interfaces, including DDR, 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 and function generators.
• Experience working with telescopes and electro‑optics systems.
• Experience with OS driver development.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

This position is for variable shift.

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