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Embedded Software Engineers (Associate, Experienced, or Senior)

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2025465973 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 19, 2025 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 currently seeking Embedded Software Engineers (Associate, Experienced, or Senior) to support our PAC-3 Legacy Software located in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.

Boeing’s Advanced Design and Prototype Solutions (ADaPS) organization in Huntsville, AL is looking for multiple software developers to contribute to advanced development of the PAC3 missile defense system.

ADaPS (an organization of over 100 software engineers) supports programs across the entire portfolio of Boeing products including Space Launch Systems (SLS) Upper Stage, Satellite Efforts, and Advanced Missile Defense efforts including Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC3). ADaPS specializes in implementing rapid prototyping and development programs using small, adaptable agile teams.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, Paid Time Off, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, 401k matching, tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and field flight software for PAC3 sensor systems

  • Develop firmware and integrate with hardware/software

  • Develop and test algorithms for enhanced software capabilities

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

  • Work in small agile teams composed of diverse engineering skills

  • Use your talents to tackle complex problems on a variety of programs

  • Develop technical products, plans, documentation, and briefings in support of program requirements

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

  • 2+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or integration and test experience with mission systems on tactical platforms

  • 2+ years of professional experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada

  • Operating system knowledge of LINUX or Windows

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 with embedded systems architecture, design, and debugging

  • Experience with missile defense sensor algorithms or algorithms for digital signal processing

  • Experience with sensor systems for complex conversion of analog and waveform data

Travel: No travel is expected

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.

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 for Associate Level: $ 90,100 - $121,900

Summary Pay Range for Experienced Level: $110,500 - $149,500

Summary Pay Range for Senior Level: $132,600 - $179,400


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 02, 2025


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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