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Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Job ID JR2026502637 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 28, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for an Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer to join our C-17 Mission Software team in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) & Boeing Global Services (BGS) Software Engineering organization.

The C-17 Mission Software Team develops and test associated safety critical flight software in a fast paced agile engineering environment. Successful candidates will work closely with systems engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and field service representatives. Candidates will research and integrate new technologies to both modernize and sustain fleets of the world’s finest airlift platform. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to deliver new capabilities using the latest engineering techniques to design and test C-17 flight systems.

At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assists with 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

  • Gathers information to review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems

  • Assists with building and writing code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware

  • Participates in integrating embedded software with hardware components

  • Aids in analyzing, monitoring and improving the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems

  • Provides information to test and debug software for embedded devices and systems

  • Assists with implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies

  • Assists with tracking and evaluation of internal and supplier software team performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

  • Gathers information to perform embedded software project management functions

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • Experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python

  • Experience developing software using Object Oriented principles

  • Experience in scripting languages

  • Experience working with Linux

  • Experience with build tools (examples: Gnu Compilers, Cygwin, Intel, ARM, etc.)

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 or related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of directly related work experience OR 8+ years of related, relevant experience 

  • Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, C++, C, Assembly, Matlab)

  • Ability to integrate hardware and software components into a functional system. Knowledge of software testing and usability theory

  • Knowledge of testing, usability practices

  • Ability to write and execute test scripts and perform usability analyses

  • Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle

  • Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies

  • Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints

  • Ability to use established physical, mechanical, or scientific principles and perform appropriate tests to identify and solve problems encountered on the job, including the ability to locate and isolate the problem, identify possible solutions, and select approaches that are practical and effective

  • Knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols, simulation frameworks and electrical interfaces

  • Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components

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.

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: $78,200 - $105,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 02, 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 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.

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.

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