Lead Software Engineer

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.

Overview

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Technology for today and tomorrow

The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

People-driven culture

At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.  No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Position Overview:

• Boeing Talent Acquisition is currently looking to hire Lead Software Engineer - Flight Management system – Development, Verification and Validation for Boeing India Software Engineering (BISE) to join their team in Bengaluru, India. Develop, maintain, and integrate software components into fully functional systems. Involve and contribute in development, integration, and testing of software systems on embedded hardware.  Provides technical leadership for software projects and supports software supplier management activities. Supports development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics. Plans, executes and documents software research and development projects. Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards. Works under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities:

• Strong experience in Flight Management Systems development with exposure or working experience on multiple flight/avionics onboard and offboard software. Serves as a subject matter expert for flight management system and not limited to embedded software application development
• Analyze, implement and resolve complex system issues while guiding and mentoring the team. Actively involve in SLDC process, guide the team, prepare and participate in external and internal audits.
• Develop, maintain, and integrate software components into fully functional systems. Involve and contribute in development, integration, and testing of software systems on embedded hardware.
• Able to architect complex system using embedded and system programming languages, develop design artifacts, suggest enhancements and adopt appropriate technologies in development lifecycle
• Design and Develop SW architecture, software plans and project artifacts and maintain throughout the SW lifecycle.
• Develops software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments. Executes test procedures and documents results to ensure software system requirements are met.
• Leads activities to develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems. Provides technical leadership for software projects and manages software supplier activities.
• Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams like hardware, system and process to resolve dependencies and bring synergy working towards a common goal.
• Plans, executes, and documents, software research and development projects. Works under general to minimal direction.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualification:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required, with 12+ years of relevant work experience.
• Programming Skills: Solid programming knowledge in C/C++ and Python; experience with Linux or Unix is desirable. Experience in model based development is an added advantage.
• Real-Time Operating Systems: Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and knowledge of real-time software domains, including control systems and signal processing.
• Software Development: Experience in writing and developing software requirements with minimal existing requirements; familiarity with DO-178C.
• Flight Management Systems: Strong experience in Flight Management Systems (FMS), including simulating scenarios and guiding the team on complex issues.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide teams in resolving technical issues, proactively communicate with stakeholders, and take action to find solutions.
• General Knowledge of Aircraft Systems: Understanding of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, hydraulic, electrical) and components (e.g., multifunction displays, landing gear).
• Real-Time Software Knowledge: Knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols, and simulation frameworks.
• Tools and Technologies: Experience with development tools such Visual Studio, Code, Eclipse and other vendor standard IDE and tools such as LDRA, Polyspace, GIT, and Atlassian tools.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building: Must work collaboratively with multi-functional teams and develop relationships with customers and partners.
• Self-Starter and Positive Attitude: Candidate must be a self-starter with a positive attitude, high ethics, and the ability to work successfully under pressure.
• Flexibility and Cultural Awareness: Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and the ability to work across different cultures and time zones.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership: Experience in leading teams and mentoring junior members to achieve project and departmental goals.

Preferred Qualifications: (Desired Skills/Experience)

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required, with 14+ years of relevant work experience.
• Programming Skills: Solid programming knowledge in C/C++ and Python; experience with Linux or Unix is desirable. Experience in model-based development is an added advantage.

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Typical Education & Experience:

• Typical Education & Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master + 9 years' related work experience.)

Relocation:

• This position offers relocation within INDIA.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 07, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (India)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.