Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer
Company websiteboeing.com (Boeing, opens in new tab)
Base salary $135,150 to $182,850
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in El Segundo, CA
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- LocationEl Segundo, CA
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About this job
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer to join our Simulation Team in El Segundo, CA. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business unit.
Our team builds software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators in support of the world’s highest-performing satellite systems for U.S. government and commercial customers.
In this role you will design, implement, integrate, modify, test, and debug spacecraft dynamic models and/or interface software into a real-time simulation using existing sim infrastructures on various hardware platforms (i.e., VME based, PCIe based, etc.) which communicate with various processors and custom and COTS hardware Input/Output cards. This is an opportunity to create innovative solutions and support multiple projects in a rapid, agile CI/CD environment using modern technologies and tools.
Position Responsibilities:
Plans and document all phases of development, integration, and test including acceptance testing of simulation products in accordance with standard, enterprise, and customer processes
Support software and hardware integration efforts
Produces and delivers design and test documentation / artifacts, including program CDRLs
Collaborates and supports Special Test Equipment (STE) testbed hardware teams for various emulator designs throughout the life-cycle
Works and interfaces with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplinary integrated product team (systems, ground, hardware, software, firmware)
Provides support to end users for simulation operation, performance, test, delivery, and maintenance
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree or higher
3+ years’ experience with real-time/near real-time simulations packages and development
3+ years’ experience with modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Visual Basic
Experience in development, hardware & software qualifications, and/or hardware & software delivery
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience
Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop test systems
Experience in real time simulation testbeds and I/O device programming
Experience in spacecraft systems and/or subsystems
Experience with the full software development lifecycle that includes requirements development through acceptance testing/certification/qualification.
Experience automating software builds, unit tests, and integration tests using a DevOps tool chain
Experience using tools such as GitLab and Bitbucket, and working in an Agile/Scrum team
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
CodeVue Coding Challenge:
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: USD $135,150 - $182,850
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
2. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($135,150) is above 15% of the 4,280 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,362; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $204,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingExperienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer$135,150 to $182,850
Software Engineer - Developer ( Experienced or Lead)$135,150 to $232,300
Full Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead)$135,150 to $232,300
Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer$135,150 to $182,850
Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead)$135,150 to $232,300
Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead)$135,150 to $232,300
Experienced Real-Time Software Engineer - Simulation$135,150 to $182,850
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer (this listing) | $135,150 - $182,850 |
| Software Engineer - Developer ( Experienced or Lead) | $135,150 - $232,300 |
| Full Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead) | $135,150 - $232,300 |
| Experienced Hardware Emulation Software Engineer | $135,150 - $182,850 |
| Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead) | $135,150 - $232,300 |
| Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead) | $135,150 - $232,300 |
| Experienced Real-Time Software Engineer - Simulation | $135,150 - $182,850 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-20
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: USA - El Segundo, CA
Summary pay range: USD $135,150 - $182,850
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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