Experienced Embedded Software Engineer

The Boeing Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) company match

Student loan match

Job summary

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the ADaPS organization in Huntsville, AL. ADaPS focuses on rapid prototyping and agile teams across Boeing programs including PAC3 and Space systems.

Role requires DevOps experience, embedded RTOS work, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Onsite work is expected; strong collaboration with a large software team will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 3+ years' experience with automating software builds, unit tests, integration tests, deployment, and installations using a DevOps tool chain (Artifactory and/or Gitlab).
• 3+ years’ experience with software development on Windows or Linux.
• 1+ years’ experience with embedded real-time software development.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains tactical software for the PAC3 RF Seeker system.
• Develops, analyzes, and tests software requirements, algorithms, and designs.
• Develops, maintains, executes, and documents software tests to verify software system requirements; supports software project management.
• Establishes and maintains a modern software development environment with formalized processes for development, implementation, integration, testing, documenting, and deploying software changes.
• Communicates technical content to stakeholders.
• Develops and deploys processes and tools.
• Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure conformance to project plans and industry standards.
• Performs software research and trade studies; troubleshoots software issues.
• Assists in leading and mentoring junior software engineers.

Skills

DevOps tooling

Windows & Linux

Embedded RTOS development

Education

BS in engineering/CS

Tools

GNU toolchains

RTOS

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company

has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the ADaPS organization in Huntsville, AL.

ADaPS (an organization of over 100 software engineers) supports programs across the entire portfolio of Boeing products including Space Launch Systems (SLS) Upper Stage, Satellite Efforts, and Advanced Missile Defense efforts including Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC3). ADaPS specializes in implementing rapid prototyping and development programs using small, adaptable agile teams.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains tactical software for the PAC3 RF Seeker system
• Develops, analyzes, and tests software requirements, algorithms, and designs
• Develops, maintains, executes, and documents software tests to verify software system requirements. Supports software project management
• Establishes and maintains a modern software development environment, with formalized processes for development, implementation, integration, testing, documenting, and deploying software changes
• Communicates technical content to stakeholders
• Develops and deploys processes and tools
• Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards
• Performs software research and trade studies. Troubleshoots software issues
• Assists in leading and mentoring junior software engineers

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 3+ years' experience with automating software builds, unit tests, integration tests, deployment, and installations using a DevOps tool chain using Artifactory and/or Gitlab
• 3+ years’ experience with software development on Windows or Linux
• 1+ years’ experience with embedded real-time software development

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 with GNU toolchains and build products
• Experience with new product development with small, agile teams on fast-paced, dynamic customer-funded programs
• Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience leading software teams and/or projects

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.

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

Boeingis 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 $126,650 - $171,350

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.