Senior Mission Systems & Software Lead — Hybrid UK

Boeing; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual incentive

Continuous learning

Inclusive culture

Parental leave

23 days + holidays

Pension up to 10%

Company paid medical plan

Sick pay provisions

Life insurance 6x salary

Well Being programs

Learning Together Programme

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the E-7 Mission Systems and Software capability in the UK. Based in Bristol with hybrid office work, you will sustain and grow the UK E-7 Wedgetail programme, collaborating with teams across the UK, Australia and the USA.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++ or Java skills, and DO-178 experience, with regular travel to support global integration efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field
• 10+ years software development experience with embedded systems
• Experience with RTCA DO-178 software considerations
• C/C++ or Java with near real-time software OS/driver integration
• Linux or Unix experience

Responsibilities

• Defining capability requirements for AMS and GSS software components from the UK in collaboration with Boeing Defence Australia and Boeing Defence US
• Establishing technical scope of work to be delivered from UK in collaboration with global teams
• Defining tools, methods, process and people needed to deliver the defined scope of work
• Work closely with Boeing US and Australia counterparts, including international travel to support live work scope

Skills

C/C++ / Java

Embedded Software

Linux

RTCA DO-178 (B/C/D) exp

Requirements engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or higher

Tools

RTCA DO-178

UNIX

Job description

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the E-7 Mission Systems and Software capability in the UK. Based in Bristol with hybrid office work, you will sustain and grow the UK E-7 Wedgetail programme, collaborating with teams across the UK, Australia and the USA.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++ or Java skills, and DO-178 experience, with regular travel to support global integration efforts.