Systems Engineer III

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., 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.

Candidate must have an active secret clearance or the ability to obtain post start. Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Experience: 59 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., 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Accredited Bachelor’s degree and typically 5 or more years’ experience in an engineering classification or a Master’s degree with typically 3 or more years’ experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.