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

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

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Hardware & Software Integration Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our exclusive team at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque New Mexico.

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with experience in software design for hardware integration 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 0.5m up to 3.5m 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 and quantum systems to achieve research objectives.

Position 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

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 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)
• This position requires 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
• Must be willing to work variable shifts; including days evenings nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Shift:

This position is for Variable shift.

Pay and Benefits :

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $91800 - $124200

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $112200 - $151800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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Required Experience:

Manager