Experienced Software Engineer | Vehicle Management Systems

Boeing; Seal Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Seal Beach, California, is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer for Vehicle Management Systems to join the ESG Flight Software team. You will work close to flight hardware, translate requirements into robust architectures, and build simulation- and hardware-in-the-loop environments to validate performance.

We value 5+ years in C/C++, Python, UNIX/Linux, and RTOS, along with experience in flight software testing, DevOps tools, and rigorous verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience with C, C++, Python and/or shell scripts.
• 5+ years UNIX/Linux experience.
• 5+ years of experience with RTOS.
• 3+ years of experience in testing flight-critical systems via simulators and HWIL.
• Experience with application DevOps tools (GitLab CI/CD, Git Bash, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates cross-functionally to define, review, and refine vehicle management software requirements, specifications, and system-level design inputs.
• Develops and integrates vehicle management software, including integrating externally developed functions into VWMS.
• Plans and executes verification and validation activities by creating test strategies, objectives, plans, cases, and scenarios.
• Configures and manages test environments that replicate production conditions to support reliable validation.
• Performs manual and automated testing, builds and maintains automated test frameworks/scripts, reports defects and risks.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Shell scripting

UNIX/Linux

RTOS

Flight test / HWIL

GitLab CI/CD

Git Bash

Gradle

Maven

Jenkins

Artifactory

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Git Bash

Gradle

Maven

Jenkins

Artifactory

Job description

Experienced Software Engineer | Vehicle Management Systems

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Software Engineer - Vehicle Management Systems to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) Flight Software (FSW) team in Seal Beach, California. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy working close to flight hardware and mission operations, care deeply about safety, reliability, and performance, and want to grow into a domain expert in Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) for advanced aerospace and autonomy platforms. You will collaborate with systems, flight software, and integration/test teams to translate requirements and interface control documents (ICDs) into robust architectures and executable verification strategies. You will build simulation- and hardware-in-the-loop environments, author test plans and procedures, and develop automated pipelines that validate requirements, interfaces, and performance across integration, lab, and operational settings. You will write unit/integration/system tests; contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and documentation; and deliver concise, actionable test reports for stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborates cross-functionally to define, review, and refine vehicle management software requirements, specifications, and system-level design inputs
• Develops and integrate vehicle management software, including supporting the integration of externally developed functions into vehicle management systems
• Plans and executes verification and validation (V&V) activities by creating test strategies, objectives, plans, cases, and scenarios aligned to requirements and compliance needs
• Configures and manages test environments (hardware/software/network) that replicate production conditions and support reliable validation
• Performs manual and automated testing, including building and maintaining automated test frameworks/scripts, executing test procedures, and reporting defects, risks, and potential vulnerabilities
• Supports issue investigation and resolution for software defects discovered in testing or during operational use, providing results and feedback to improve design and functionality
• Maintains engineering and test documentation (design artifacts, technical specifications, user documentation, test records, metrics, and data) in alignment with privacy/security standards
• Contributes to process and technology improvements by applying current and emerging tools, frameworks, and methods in software development and test
• Coordinates test and verification efforts across multifunctional teams, including project management support for test execution and delivery

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience with C, C++, Python and/or shell scripts
• 5+ years of experience working in UNIX or LINUX environment
• 5+ years of experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• 3+ years of experience in testing flight critical systems via simulators and hardware-in-the-loop environment
• Experience with application DevOps tools, such as GitLab (CI/CD), Git Bash, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, and Artifactory

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 Agile Development
• Knowledge of techniques to help identify a customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints in order to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution
• Knowledge of international simulator regulatory standards, data and database constituents, simulator motion systems, and the simulation tools and processes used to provide flight simulators to customers
• Experience in real-time software architecture and design methodologies
• Ability to synthesize real-time software architectures and designs that meet real-time requirements, characteristics and constraints
• Experience in real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols, simulation frameworks and electrical interfaces
• Experience building, integrating and troubleshooting software components
• Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, hydraulic, electrical, egress systems), components (e.g., multifunction displays wing, engine, landing gear transmission), and loadable/non-loadable software (e.g., radar operational programs, inertial navigation programs, operational flight programs)
• Experience in the implementation of software test frameworks, tools and simulations
• Knowledge of internal and external software test frameworks, architectures, best practices and application in industry
• Knowledge of software practices (e.g., configuration control, change management, problem reporting, software design, peer review, testing, and T&E specific practices), programming languages, operating systems and computing technology applicable to laboratory and flight test systems, including real-time, non-real-time, network-centric, monitoring and control applications
• Experience in verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance
• Ability to design and develop automation of software tests, execute automated tests, track results, manage test data, and utilize results to improve software quality
• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area (this includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance)

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 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

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 Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. Top 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 award

Shift:

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity & EEO Policy:

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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish). You can do work that enables all of humanity to take flight. Our teammates in more than 65 countries grow their careers across commercial airplanes, space, defense, sustainability and other areas. Here, you can contribute to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. Find answers to questions about applying, interviews, benefits, and more on FAQ page. Boeing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to applicants with disabilities. Visit our accommodations page for more info.