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 - Verification and Validation for Boeing India Software Engineering (BISE) to join their team in Bengaluru, India. Develop, document and maintain test architectures, test cases and procedures for software systems. Develops software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met. 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:

• Develop and implement control laws for aerospace systems using Model-Based Development techniques.
• Characterize whole or part of control laws by simulation / Analysis and derive functional and performance specifications.
• Collaborate with system engineers, flight dynamics experts, and other stakeholders to define control requirements and specifications.
• Design and model control algorithms using MBD tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Conduct simulations and analyze results to validate control laws and optimize system performance.
• Implement control laws in embedded software and perform integration with hardware components.
• Perform model verification and validation activities to ensure accuracy and reliability of control laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control laws with overall system architecture.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in MBD methodologies, control theory, and aerospace industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews, code inspections, and other quality assurance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior MBD developers, as required.

Basic Qualification:

• Experience with Model-Based Development as per DO-331 using MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink family products.
• Ability to manage tasks and projects that involve peers across multiple disciplines.
• Strong expertise in developing control laws for aerospace systems, including flight control systems, autopilots, or similar applications.
• Proficiency in MBD tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, Simulink Test, Simulink Check or similar.
• In-depth knowledge of control theory, stability analysis, and flight dynamics.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulations for DO-178C
• Experience with embedded software development and integration of control laws with hardware components.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications: (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5-6 years of Hands-on experience in Model-Based Development with a focus on Flight Control (AFCS / Fly-By-Wire) systems.
• Knowledge of embedded software development in C, RTOS and target debugging.
• Experience in writing System and software requirements.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Overall 12+ years of experience in Aerospace domain in Model Based Design and Embedded Software development.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation within INDIA.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2025

Export Control Requirements: If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person“ (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person not required

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.