Computer Systems Engineer

Computer Systems EngineerWe are seeking a Computer Systems Engineer with 5-9 years of professional experience to support the development and integration of space payload emulators in El Segundo, CA. In support of our client's Defense Systems next-generation space programs, this role focuses on hands-on hardware/software development for embedded systems (Xilinx SoC/FPGA) and front-end UI/UX control interfaces.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.Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded 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 & 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.