Lead Software Engineer - Embedded

Boeing; United States; Remote; USD 212,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks a Lead Software Engineer – Embedded to drive the design, development and lifecycle of embedded software in avionics. You will lead cross-functional teams across hardware interfaces, real-time software and test automation, ensuring safety and regulatory alignment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of software leadership, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 10+ years leading software development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development, test, debugging and maintenance of embedded software.
• Translate customer requirements into software designs for embedded systems.
• Lead code reviews for embedded software.
• Coordinate integration of software with hardware components.
• Monitor and improve efficiency and stability of embedded systems.
• Guide testing and debugging for embedded devices and systems.
• Evaluate new technologies and regulatory changes impacting software/hardware.

Skills

Leadership experience

Automated test strategy

DevSecOps adoption

Embedded real-time software

Linux/RTOS kernel drivers

Cross-functional collaboration

Code review

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

VS Code

Git

Markdown

YAML

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Embedded

Company:

The Boeing Company

At Boeing, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, shaping the future of flight and space exploration. We are seeking talent for a Lead Software Engineer – Embedded to join the AvionX Software Engineering Team focused on developing embedded real-time software for our avionics virtually.

We are particularly interested in engineers who are passionate about one or more of the following areas:

• Low-Level Development: Creating kernel and user mode drivers for Linux and real-time operating systems. Leading and collaborating across engineering disciplines to define, develop, and debug hardware/software interfaces for avionics systems. Experience with board bring-up, bootloaders, and on-target debugging is a plus.
• High-Integrity Software Development: Deriving and allocating requirements with traceability throughout the software lifecycle. Designing solutions that meet requirements and defining application interfaces. Developing, reviewing and optimizing code that adheres to necessary safety and quality standards.
• Integration and Test Automation: Integrating software components on emulated and target hardware. Identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring software resilience. Developing and executing test strategy, including automated tests for safety-critical software.

A successful candidate will be able to independently tackle challenging problems, communicate effectively, and take responsibility for the complete software lifecycle. All candidates are expected to possess working knowledge of modern software engineering tools and practices, such as VS Code, Git, Markdown, YAML, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and a bias towards automation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, test, debugging and maintenance of software that isintegrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety andregulation standards
• Oversees the review, analyses, and translation of customerrequirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems
• Oversees code review for embedded systems software to run on specific specializedhardware
• Oversees integration of embedded software with hardware components
• Reviewsanalyses, monitoring and improvement of the efficiency and stability of embedded softwaresystems
• Reviews testing and debugging of software for embedded devices and systems
• Oversees research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools,frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardwaretechnologies
• Provides consultation on software and hardware integration domains
• Oversees tracking and evaluation of internal and supplier software team performance toensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
• Overseesembedded software project management functions

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain an active U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 10+ years of experience leading software development
• 10+ years of experience leading or supporting trade studies, business case development, work transfers, and/or statement of work management
• 10+ years of experience developing and implementing automated test strategies
• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles driving developer productivity or DevSecOps adoption

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in computer engineering or similar engineering discipline
• Ability to effectively lead, communicate and collaborate with key stake holders across multiple organizations
• Experience with software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints
• Ability to independently identify and solve problems encountered by the team using both creativity and established engineering principles
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to isolate issues with logs and test results
• Experience debugging, integrating, and testing software in emulated and hardware-in-the-loop environments
• Experience identifying software vulnerabilities and implementing effective measures to protect the software
• Understanding of fundamental cyber security concepts, such as secure boot, encryption, and key management
• Experience with general and real-time software development and testing tools, capability and usage. Real-time tool examples include cross compilers, target debuggers and test/performance instrumentation
• Experience with domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require real-time software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches

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.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $211,650 - $286,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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