Computer Systems Engineer – Space Payload Emulators Experienced or Lead

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As a Computer Systems Engineer
, you will support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, CA. In support of Boeing 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.

• 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.

• Design and implement responsive, reliable front‑end graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java or modern Java Script 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.

• 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.

• 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
  .

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

• This position requires an 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)
• 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
• 5+ 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…