Senior Mission Systems Software Lead (UK)

Boeing; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive plans

Continuous learning

Inclusive culture

Parental leave options

Holiday entitlement 23 days + public/b

Pension plan with up to 10% employer |

BUPA Medical Plan

Sick pay 100% first 26 weeks

Long-term sickness 66.67% after 27th

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Bristol to help sustain and grow the UK Mission Systems Capability for the E-7 Wedgetail programme. You will work with UK and international teams to define scope, deliver embedded software, and ensure compliance with DO-178 standards.

The role involves collaboration with Boeing Defence Australia and the U.S. teams, with potential travel up to 25% and a hybrid office-based work arrangement.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology, physics, math, data science, or computer science.
• 10+ years in software development with embedded software and DO-178 considerations.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Java.
• Experience with RTCA DO-178(B/C/D) and airborne software certification.
• Linux/UNIX experience; driver integration.
• Experience with requirements breakdown and testing.
• Knowledge of production software release processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define capability requirements for development and sustainment of AMS and GSS software.
• Set technical scope for UK-delivered work with global teams.
• Define tools, methods, processes and staffing needs.
• Collaborate with Boeing teams in the UK, US and Australia; travel as needed.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Stakeholder management

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

C/C++

Java

Linux/UNIX

Job description

Boeing is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Bristol to help sustain and grow the UK Mission Systems Capability for the E-7 Wedgetail programme. You will work with UK and international teams to define scope, deliver embedded software, and ensure compliance with DO-178 standards.

The role involves collaboration with Boeing Defence Australia and the U.S. teams, with potential travel up to 25% and a hybrid office-based work arrangement.