Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead)

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Associate, Experienced, or Lead Software Engineer (Level 2, 3, or 4) to support the software development of electro-optical systems at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This position supports the Research and Development (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. 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, quantum systems to achieve research objectives.

This engineer would work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the development of user interfaces, hardware interfaces, control systems, data acquisition systems, distributed system network middleware, and data analysis.

Benefits of working at Starfire Optical Range:

• Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities, a critical mission for our national security
• You’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems
• You’ll assume ownership for the architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application
• You’ll be part of a supportive enthusiastic team of experts in various fields
• We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for learning and advancement

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain code with integration of software components into a fully functional system. Everything from low-level device interface control and networking to sophisticated graphical user interfaces
• Create and execute test procedures to ensure software products meet the highest standards of quality and performance - In addition, creating and documenting test results to contribute to continuous refinement of systems
• Gather information to support software project management
• Document deployed processes and tools and collect metrics
• Support software research and development projects
• Troubleshoots basic software issues
• Integrate systems and components into the existing site-wide distributed system

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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 with procedural and object oriented software development (C, C++ or Java)
• 2+ years of experience with writing software for low level device interface control as well as graphical user interface applications
• 2+ years of experience with developing software for Windows or Linux
• Must be willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing network communication applications
• Experience developing imaging sensor applications
• Experience with the development, test and evaluation of hardware and software required for electro-mechanical/optical control system implementation
• Experience with Telescopes and Adaptive Optics
• Strong writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences
• Effective in small team work environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance