[Hiring] Lead Software Engineer @Boeing

Role Description

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 virtually. 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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 stakeholders across multiple organizations
• Experience with software architecture and design methodologies
• 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
• Experience with domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require real-time software

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work