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Software Engineer Embedded (Associate, Experienced or Senior) (Virtual)

Mesa, Arizona; United States; Virtual Job ID JR2026507120 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Virtual Post Date May 05, 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 currently seeking Embedded Software Engineers (Associate, Experienced or Senior)(Virtual) to join the Software Engineering team, focused on developing embedded real-time software for our avionics hardware solutions. At Boeing, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, shaping the future of flight and space exploration.

We are seeking multiple talented embedded software engineers particularly 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. 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 and reviewing 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 plans, including automated tests for low-level, 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 Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), and a bias towards automation. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and integrity. We value multi-faceted perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Join us in redefining what is possible and bringing world-class innovation to market.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Software Engineers

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate

Position Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software integrated into embedded devices and systems, ensuring compliance with industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into software product designs for embedded devices and systems
  • Build and write code for embedded systems software tailored to specific specialized hardware
  • Integrate embedded software with hardware components effectively
  • Provide guidance on software and hardware integration best practices
  • Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulatory changes relevant to software and hardware development
  • Test and debug software for embedded devices and systems to ensure functionality and reliability
  • Analyze, monitor, and enhance the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Active US Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance
  • 1+ years of professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of experience developing embedded software using C

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 and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant 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 and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
  • Experience working with and/or developing embedded systems
  • Demonstrated experience in embedded real-time software development for avionics or safety-critical hardware systems, including development in C for resource-constrained environments
  • Experience in low-level development, including creating kernel and user mode drivers for Linux and real-time operating systems (RTOS), board bring-up, bootloaders, and on-target debugging
  • Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines to define, develop, integrate, and debug hardware/software interfaces for embedded avionics systems
  • Strong understanding of high-integrity software development practices, including deriving and allocating requirements with full bidirectional traceability throughout the software lifecycle
  • Experience designing software architectures and defining application interfaces that meet allocated requirements while complying with safety, quality, regulatory, and customer standards
  • Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining code that adheres to aviation and safety-critical software standards and best practices
  • Experience integrating software components on both emulated platforms and target hardware, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments
  • Experience identifying software vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring system resilience, including knowledge of secure boot, encryption, and key management
  • Experience developing and executing comprehensive test plans, test cases, automated test frameworks, and requirement-based tests for low-level and safety-critical software systems
  • Experience with hardware debugging tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, and bus analyzers to isolate and resolve complex integration issues
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to isolate issues using logs, telemetry, and test results across multi-layered embedded systems
  • Experience with scripting and automation using Python and Bash, with a demonstrated bias toward automation and efficiency in CI/CD pipelines
  • Working knowledge of modern software engineering tools and practices, including Distributed Version Control Systems (DVCS), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD)
  • Ability to independently identify and solve complex technical problems using sound engineering principles and creativity, taking ownership of the complete software lifecycle from requirements through integration and test
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within cross-functional and virtual engineering environments
  • Knowledge and experience developing software in compliance with one or more of the following standards: DO-178C, NASA-STD-5001, MIL-STD-498, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516C format

Travel:

10%

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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 (Level 2): $92,650 -$143,750

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): $118,150-$182,850

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $149,600-$232,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 11, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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