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

Boeing Co.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Hardware & Software Integration Engineer to join Starfire Optical Range operations. You will contribute to hardware, firmware, and software development for electro-optical systems, with emphasis on integration and DSP.

On-site at Kirtland AFB, you will work within a multidisciplinary team on pointing and tracking control systems, GUI development, and testing across hardware and software domains.

Qualifications

• Requires active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret Clearance or equivalent (Post Start).
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of hardware and software integration experience.
• 1+ years FPGA embedded systems experience.
• 1+ years developing software/firmware in LabVIEW, Python, or C/C++.
• 1+ years of performance analysis with MATLAB or Mathematica.
• Willingness to work variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware and software research development projects.
• Develop specifications for firmware and software architectures.
• Research required algorithms and implementation approaches.
• Design and validate hardware components.
• Develop and maintain software code.
• Integrate software into a fully functional system.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Assist with test procedures and documenting results.
• Interface custom and off-the-shelf hardware with various computer platforms.
• Design and implement precision motion control systems for pointing/tracking.
• Develop GUIs for networked control and telemetry.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex electromechanical systems and software issues.

Skills

Hardware & software integration

FPGA embedded systems

Digital signal processing

LabVIEW

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Mathematica

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Mathematica

C/C++

NI PCIe

PXIe

Data Acquisition Hardware

Job description

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 with telescopes and electro-optics system
• Experience with OS driver development

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s 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: $91,800 - $124,200

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $112,200 - $151,800

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's 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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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.