Computer Systems Engineer

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Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required. We are seeking a Computer Systems Engineer with 5–9 years of professional experience to support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, CA. In support of Company Defense Systems next-generation space programs, this role focuses on hands‑on hardware/software development for embedded systems (Xilinx SoC/FPGA) and front‑end UI/UX control interfaces.

This position is tailored for an engineer who thrives in a hands‑on lab environment, working side‑by‑side with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, firmware, software, and test engineers) to bring up hardware, integrate software/logic, and build intuitive emulator interfaces.

• Embedded Software & FPGA Platform Integration
• Develop, configure, and maintain embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms (Zynq Ultra Scale+, Versal).
• Implement and debug Processing System to Programmable Logic (PS/PL) interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps.
• Develop and validate Board Support Packages (BSP), Peta Linux/embedded Linux distributions, device drivers, and low‑level communication interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART).
• Lead hands‑on board bring‑up, hardware/software integration, and system‑level debugging in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
• Front‑End GUI & Operator Interface Development
• Design and implement responsive, reliable front‑end graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java or modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular, or JavaFX/Electron).
• 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.
• Multidisciplinary Lab Collaboration & Hardware/Software Integration
• Partner closely with FPGA logic designers, hardware engineers, and systems testers in a collaborative lab environment 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.
• Software Quality & Workflow Optimization
• Utilize Xilinx tool chains (Vivado, Vitis, Peta Linux, SDK) for software build pipelines, profiling, and debugging.
• Follow modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, documentation, and version control using Git/Git Lab.
• 12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience:
  
  5–9 years of professional experience in embedded hardware/software development and integration.
• Embedded Xilinx Platforms:
  Hands‑on experience developing for Xilinx SoC/MPSoC architectures (Zynq Ultra Scale+, Versal).
• Xilinx Tool chains:
  Demonstrated proficiency with Xilinx design and development tools (Vivado, Vitis, Peta Linux, SDK).
• PS/PL & Driver Integration:
  Proven experience with PS/PL integration, embedded Linux / RTOS, board bring‑up, and device driver development.
• Front‑End Development:
  Practical development experience creating user interfaces and GUIs using Java (e.g., JavaFX/Swing) or JavaScript (e.g., React, Node, Vue, Electron) frameworks.
• Lab & Debugging:
  Strong hands‑on lab troubleshooting and debugging skills using lab test equipment (logic analyzers, DMMs, oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers).
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrated ability to communicate…