Embedded Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, Senior) - Virtual

The Boeing Company is currently seeking Embedded Software Engineer to support our Software Engineering team located in Plano, Texas; Mesa, Arizona; Long Beach, California; St. Louis, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in a Virtual capacity. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. 

At Boeing, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, shaping the future of flight and space exploration. We are seeking talented early to mid-career embedded software engineers from across the country to join our Software Engineering team, focused on developing embedded real-time software for our avionics hardware solutions. 

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

• Low-Level Development: Creating middleware and platform software running on Linux and real-time operating systems. Collaborating across engineering disciplines to define, develop, and debug hardware/software interfaces for avionics systems. Experience with infrastructure software domains, and on-target debugging knowledge 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 and reviewing 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 plans, including automated tests for low-level, 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 Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), and a bias towards automation.  

Boeing is committed to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and integrity. We value diverse perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Join us in redefining what is possible and bringing world-class innovation to market. 

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers. 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software integrated into embedded devices and systems, ensuring compliance with industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards. 

• Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into software product designs for embedded devices and systems. 

• Build and write code for embedded systems software tailored to specific specialized hardware. 

• Integrate embedded software with hardware components effectively. 

• Provide guidance on software and hardware integration best practices. 

• Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulatory changes relevant to software and hardware development. 

• Test and debug software for embedded devices and systems to ensure functionality and reliability. 

• Analyze, monitor, and enhance the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): 

• 2+ years of experience do you have programming in C, C++ or C# 

• 2+ years of experience do you have with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 

• 1+ year of experience do you have with Bash and Python 

• 1+ years of experience do you have in embedded software development  

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. 

• Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Experience in scripting and automation using Python and Bash 

• Knowledge and experience with developing software in relation to one or more of the following standards: DO-178C, NASA-STD-5001, MIL-STD-498, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516C. 

• Experience with middleware/platform software development 

• 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 developing and executing test plans, test cases, and requirement-based tests for complex software systems 

• Experience with hardware debuggers (e.g., JTAG, logic analyzers, bus analyzers, etc.) 

• Experience debugging, integrating, and testing software in emulated and hardware-in-the-loop environments 

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a virtual work environment 

• Ability to independently identify and solve problems encountered on the job using both creativity and established engineering principles 

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to isolate issues with logs and test results 

Drug Free Workplace: 

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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. 

Travel: 

10% 

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.