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Boeing

Lead Software Engineer – Embedded

Boeing

. Lead development of embedded real-time software for avionics systems .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $211,650 - $286,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading the development of embedded real-time software for avionics systems, with a strong focus on software design, testing, and integration. Proficient in implementing automated test strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Software DevelopmentAutomated Test StrategiesSoftware Architecture and Design MethodologiesLeadership in DevSecOps AdoptionU.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills
Embedded SoftwareReal-Time DevelopmentSoftware TestingDebuggingCode ReviewSoftware IntegrationPerformance MonitoringSoftware Efficiency ImprovementCross CompilersTest/Performance Instrumentation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationConsultation
Tools & Technologies
VS CodeGitMarkdownYAMLCI/CD PipelinesDevOps
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeU.S. CitizenshipU.S. Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Avionics SystemsEmbedded DevicesSafety-Critical SoftwareHardware/Software InterfacesTrade StudiesBusiness Case DevelopmentWork TransfersStatement of Work Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead development of embedded real-time software for avionics systems
  • Oversee software design, development, testing, debugging, maintenance, and integration into embedded devices and systems
  • Translate customer requirements into embedded software product designs
  • Oversee code reviews for embedded systems software running on specialized hardware
  • Oversee integration of embedded software with hardware components
  • Review, analyze, monitor, and improve embedded software efficiency and stability
  • Review testing and debugging of embedded software
  • Research and implement emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulatory changes
  • Provide consultation on software and hardware integration
  • Track and evaluate internal and supplier software team performance for project and industry-standard compliance
  • Oversee embedded software project management functions
  • Lead and collaborate across engineering disciplines on hardware/software interfaces
  • Develop and execute automated test strategies for safety-critical software

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • U.S. Citizenship required to obtain an active U.S. Security Clearance
  • U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
  • 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
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start required
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
  • Successful completion of a technical assessment required
  • Ability to use modern software engineering tools and practices, including VS Code, Git, Markdown, YAML, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps
  • Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering or similar engineering discipline
  • Preferred experience with software architecture and design methodologies, embedded software, emulated and hardware-in-the-loop environments, software vulnerabilities, secure boot, encryption, key management, real-time development and testing tools, cross compilers, target debuggers, and test/performance instrumentation

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Relocation based on candidate eligibility