Lead Embedded Software Engineer

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS).

The selected candidates will work on embedded cyber resiliency software for a large-scale satellite program. The position will involve integrating the software with multiple platforms and flight software, developing tools, building up development and integration platforms, executing software testing, and conducting Cyber Vulnerability Analysis (CVA). The candidates will work with flight software and product security teams to ensure engineering excellence and achieve program objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, integration, modification, test, and debugging of software that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards.
• Lead review, analyses, and translation of customer requirements for software products for embedded devices and systems.
• Review code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware.
• Lead integration of embedded software with hardware components.
• Lead analyses, monitoring and improvement of the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
• Lead testing and debugging of software for embedded devices and systems.
• Advise on software and hardware integration domains.
• Lead tracking and evaluation of internal and supplier software team performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.
• Lead software project management functions.
• Drive software execution to deliver products on-cost and on-schedule to programs.
• Responsible for satellite and payload software safety, assurance, quality, and engineering excellence.
• Produce and deliver design and test documentation and artifacts including program CDRLs.
• Conduct Cyber Vulnerability Analysis (CVA) for multiple processing platforms within the satellite vehicle architecture.
• Design and implement cyber monitoring algorithms.
• Design and write custom tools and processes to support configuration automation and improve development workflow.
• Interface with product stakeholders including software and hardware development teams, Systems Engineering, Product Security Engineering, and Testbed Engineering.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline
• Active Secret Clearance
• 10+ years of experience with embedded real-time software development
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing software engineering activities
• 5+ years of experience with C/C++ coding or java/python script development
• 5+ years of experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• 5+ years of experience with automating software builds, unit tests, integration tests, deployment, and installations using a DevOps tool chain using Artifactory and/or Gitlab

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
• Experience or interest in cyber software and white hat
• Experience with ARM, PowerPC, VXWorks processor architectures
• Experience with GNU toolchains and build products
• COSMOS ground software
• Experience with new product development with small, agile teams on fast-paced, dynamic customer-funded programs

Travel: No travel is expected for this position.

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.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 30, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.