Hardware Emulation Software Engineer

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$135,150–$182,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 9, 2026

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Below market

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Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

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TL;DR · Hardware Emulation Software Engineer

The Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer joins the Simulation Team to support the Boeing Defense Services business unit. This role involves designing, implementing, integrating, modifying, testing, and debugging spacecraft dynamic models and interface software into real-time simulations. You will work on various hardware platforms, including VME and PCIe based systems, communicating with processors and custom or COTS hardware Input/Output cards. Key responsibilities include planning development phases, producing design artifacts, and collaborating with hardware teams to support emulator designs. You will utilize modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, and Visual Basic within an agile CI/CD environment. The work focuses on building software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators for high-performing satellite systems used by government and commercial customers.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and integrate spacecraft dynamic models into real-time simulation infrastructures.
  • Modify and debug interface software on various hardware platforms including VME and PCIe based systems.
  • Plan and document all phases of development, integration, and acceptance testing for simulation products.
  • Produce and deliver technical design artifacts and program CDRLs.
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop test systems and Special Test Equipment (STE) testbed hardware designs.
  • Provide technical support to end users for simulation operation, performance, and maintenance.
  • Execute software builds and integration tests using a DevOps tool chain in an agile environment.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Must have 3+ years of experience with real-time/near real-time simulation packages and development.
  • Must have 3+ years of experience with modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, or Visual Basic.
  • Must have experience in development, hardware and software qualifications, and/or hardware and software delivery.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • Bachelor of Science in a STEM field and 5+ years of related experience (preferred); OR Bachelor’s and 9+ years of directly related experience (preferred); OR 13+ years of relevant experience (preferred).

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