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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lead Software Developer
$171K - $232K/yr
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Developer to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA . This position will focus on supporting the ...
Lead Software Developer
$171K - $232K/yr
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Developer to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA . This position will focus on supporting the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lead Software Developer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$171K - $232K/yr
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Developer to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA . This position will focus on supporting the ...
Lead Software Developer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$171K - $232K/yr
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Developer to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA . This position will focus on supporting the ...
Lead Software Developer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$171K - $232K/yr
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Developer to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA . This position will focus on supporting the ...
Lead Software Developer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$171K - $232K/yr
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Developer to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA . This position will focus on supporting the ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mesa ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal ...
The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach ...
The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach ...
The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach ...
The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach ...
The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach ...
The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach ...
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Company:
The Boeing CompanyAt 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 in Long Beach, California and Plano, Texas.
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
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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.
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Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $211,650 - $286,350
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Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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:
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