Computer Systems Engineer 4

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 medical plans

Dental & vision

HSA access

401(k) + Roth

6 paid holidays

+40 hrs every 2,000 hours

Direct deposit

Referral bonus

Job summary

CTS Technology Solutions, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Computer Systems Engineer with 5–9 years of embedded hardware/software experience to support space payload emulator development and integration.

You will work hands-on in a lab, bring up hardware, integrate software/logic, and build intuitive emulator interfaces, collaborating with hardware, firmware, software, and test teams to deliver robust ESA-grade systems. Strong Xilinx MPSoC and UI skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a related engineering field.
• 5–9 years in embedded hardware/software development.
• Hands-on with Xilinx SoC/MPSoC (Zynq UltraScale+, Versal).
• Proficient with Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, SDK.

Responsibilities

• Integrate embedded software and firmware on Xilinx platforms.
• Design front-end GUIs using Java or JS frameworks.
• Lead hardware/software integration and lab bring-up.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and test teams.
• Maintain software quality with version control and reviews.

Skills

Xilinx MPSoC

PS/PL Integration

Firmware development

Embedded Linux

GUI development

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors/Masters in EE/CS

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

PetaLinux

SDK

Git

JTAG debugging

Job description

Takes about 3 minutes. No account required.

Position

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Embedded Software & FPGA Platform Integration
  Develop, configure, and maintain embedded software and firmware on Xilinx SoC platforms (Zynq UltraScale+, Versal).
  Implement and debug Processing System to Programmable Logic (PS/PL) interfaces, AXI interconnects, and memory maps.
  Develop and validate Board Support Packages (BSP), PetaLinux/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 toolchains (Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, SDK) for software build pipelines, profiling, and debugging.
  Follow modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, documentation, and version control using Git/GitLab.

12+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you'll need

Required Qualifications

• 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 UltraScale+, Versal).
• Xilinx Toolchains: Demonstrated proficiency with Xilinx design and development tools (Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, 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 effectively and collaborate proactively in multidisciplinary, lab‑centric engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing custom FPGA IP, working with High‑Level Synthesis (HLS), or interfacing with custom hardware peripherals.
• Experience with high‑speed serial protocols and network communications (10GbE, PCIe, Aurora, SpaceWire, MIL‑STD‑1553).
• Experience building real‑time data streaming and command‑and‑control (C2) visualization tools for space or aerospace test systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD build pipelines, automated testing, and containerized workflows (Docker) for embedded targets.
• Demonstrated technical leadership during complex hardware/software integration campaigns.

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

What CTS provides on eligible assignments

• 3 medical plans
• Dental & vision
• HSA access
• 401(k) + Roth
• 6 paid holidays
• +40 hrs every 2,000 hours
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonus

* Benefits and eligibility vary based on assignment,work location, employment classification and plan requirements.