Hardware/Software Design Engineer – Mid-Level, Lead

Boeing

Mid-Level or Lead Hardware/Software Design Engineer at Boeing's Starfire Optical Range. Contributing to advancements in Space Domain Awareness capabilities through hardware and software integration.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,050 - $129,950 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Java

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 COTS hardware with a variety of computer platforms
Design and implement precision motion control systems for precision pointing and tracking
Develop custom GUIs on networked systems to provide control and telemetry
Troubleshoot and debug complex electromechanical systems and software issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
3+ years of experience integrating and communicating with hardware
1+ years of experience working with Windows and FPGA development tools
1+ years of experience programming in C, C++, Java, LabVIEW, or other high-level programming languages
1+ years of experience with performance analysis with tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica
Must be willing to work variable shifts; including day, evening, night, and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement savings plans
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

firmware developmentsoftware architecturealgorithm implementationhardware designsoftware code maintenancesystem integrationtroubleshootingmotion control systemsGUI developmentperformance analysis

Soft Skills

team collaborationproblem-solvingdocumentationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degree