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The Boeing Research & Technology organization is thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Lead Flight Software Engineer to join our cutting-edge Payload Product Technology and Advanced Ground Systems team in Huntington Beach, CA.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the execution of the EOIR program, where you will help bring to life a revolutionary tactical space-based imagery microsatellite.

As the Lead Flight Software Engineer, you will leverage your robust experience in design, architecture, development, and integration to drive critical software development initiatives. You will lead the charge in validating, verifying, and implementing requirements, ensuring our software solutions are not only innovative but also meet the highest standards of excellence.

This role requires a comprehensive understanding of systems and software requirements, particularly as they relate to satellite communication and missile tracking systems. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join us at Boeing.

Together, let’s redefine what’s possible in space-based capabilities!

Position Responsibilities

• Leads activities to develop, document and maintain complex architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.

• Leads development of code and integration of complex software components into a fully functional software system.

• 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 leads software supplier management activities.

• Leads development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.

• Leads software research and development projects.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.

• Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards.

• Mentor and train other software engineers.

• Works under consultative direction.

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start).

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 10 or more years of experience in developing real-time and embedded satellite flight software

• 10 or more years of experience with programming languages such as C++

• 10 or more years’ experience leading software teams and/or projects

• 10 or more years of experience in design, architecture, development, and integration of complex software systems, particularly in aerospace or defense applications

• 2 or more years’ experience do you have working with satellite or space-based payloads

• 3 or more years of experience developing software for VxWorks

• 5 or more years in objected oriented design and programming

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree (or greater) from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry, or other technical degree is strongly preferred.

• Experience developing and debugging software using high level programming languages (C, C++).

• Experience with the full life cycle process of software systems and development.

• Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering tool skills including Cameo.

• Experience as the technical leader of a software development or product deployment team.

• Experience in Matlab autocoding, GNC, and image processing

Typical Education/Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years related work experience, Master+12 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Work Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be

offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range for Lead Level: $167,450.00 - $226,552.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until December 20, 2024.

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.