Embedded software engineer Jobs in Plano, TX

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 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 is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards
  • Oversees the review, analyses, and translation of customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems
  • Oversees code review for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware
  • Oversees integration of embedded software with hardware components
  • Reviews analyses, monitoring and improvement of the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems
  • 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 hardware technologies
  • Provides consultation on software and hardware integration domains
  • Oversees tracking and evaluation of internal and supplier software team performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
  • Oversees embedded 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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