Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 135,150 - 182,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class 401(k) plan

Student Loan Match

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer to join our Simulation Team. You will design, implement, integrate, test, and debug spacecraft dynamic models and interface software in real-time simulation environments across multiple hardware platforms.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and support software/hardware integration, documentation, and customer processes in a fast-paced CI/CD environment. The role requires a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 3+ years’ experience with real-time/near real-time simulations packages and development.
• 3+ years’ experience with programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Visual Basic.
• Experience in development, hardware & software qualifications, and/or hardware & software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plans and documents all phases of development, integration, and test including acceptance testing of simulation products in accordance with standard, enterprise, and customer processes.
• Supports software and hardware integration efforts.
• Produces and delivers design and test documentation/artifacts, including program CDRLs.
• Collaborates and supports Special Test Equipment (STE) testbed hardware teams for various emulator designs throughout the life-cycle.
• Works and interfaces with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplinary integrated product team (systems, ground, hardware, software, firmware).
• Provides support to end users for simulation operation, performance, test, delivery, and maintenance.

Skills

Real-time simulations

C++

Java

JavaScript

Perl

Python

Visual Basic

GitLab

Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

DevOps tool chain

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company

has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer to join our Simulation Team in El Segundo, CA. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business unit.

Our team builds software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators in support of the world’s highest-performing satellite systems for U.S. government and commercial customers.

In this role you will design, implement, integrate, modify, test, and debug spacecraft dynamic models and/or interface software into a real-time simulation using existing sim infrastructures on various hardware platforms (i.e., VME based, PCIe based, etc.) which communicate with various processors and custom and COTS hardware Input/Output cards. This is an opportunity to create innovative solutions and support multiple projects in a rapid, agile CI/CD environment using modern technologies and tools.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans and document all phases of development, integration, and test including acceptance testing of simulation products in accordance with standard, enterprise, and customer processes
• Support software and hardware integration efforts
• Produces and delivers design and test documentation / artifacts, including program CDRLs
• Collaborates and supports Special Test Equipment (STE) testbed hardware teams for various emulator designs throughout the life-cycle
• Works and interfaces with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplinary integrated product team (systems, ground, hardware, software, firmware)
• Provides support to end users for simulation operation, performance, test, delivery, and maintenance

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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 3+ years’ experience with real-time/near real-time simulations packages and development
• 3+ years’ experience with modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Visual Basic
• Experience in development, hardware & software qualifications, and/or hardware & software delivery

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience
• Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop test systems
• Experience in real time simulation testbeds and I/O device programming
• Experience in spacecraft systems and/or subsystems
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle that includes requirements development through acceptance testing/certification/qualification.
• Experience automating software builds, unit tests, and integration tests using a DevOps tool chain
• Experience using tools such as GitLab and Bitbucket, and working in an Agile/Scrum team

Conflict of Interest:

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

Work Location:

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

Relocation:

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

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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.

Total Rewards:

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.

Summary pay range: USD $135,150 - $182,850

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 06, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.