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Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2026492279 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 27, 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 Companyis currently seeking anAssociate Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systemsto support ourExperimental Systems Group (ESG) Flight Software (FSW) teamlocatedinSeal Beach, California.This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy working close to flight hardware and mission operations, care deeply about safety, reliability, and performance, and want to grow into a domain expert in Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) for advanced aerospace and autonomy platforms.

You will design, implement, andvalidatesoftware components that support guidance, navigation, and control functions; integrate sensor and actuator interfaces; collaborate with autonomy specialists to engineer algorithms for autonomous controls; and contribute to the real-time execution environment for vehicle control. 

Theidea candidatewill collaborate with systems and flight software engineers to translate requirements and interface control documents (ICDs) into robust architectures and well-defined control logic, with clear timing, units, limits, and fault-handling behaviors. You will build andmaintainsimulation- and hardware-in-the-loop test assets to verify algorithms and interfaces under nominal and off-nominal conditions; write unit/integration tests and verification procedures; contribute to test/integration workflows, code reviews, and documentation; and support configuration management and release activities for mission-critical software.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Partners with cross-functional engineering teams and contributes toidentify, review, and inform requirements and specifications for vehicle management.

  • Contributes to the development of vehicle management software and partners with stakeholders to support integration ofexternally generatedfunctions into vehicle management systems.

  • Supports development of test plans and test cases for vehicle management software validation.

  • Contributes to verification, validation, and integration processes for vehicle management software in compliance with internal and industry standards and regulations.

  • Supports providing input on software implementations during system-level design and architecture.

  • Participates in the investigation and resolution of vehicle management software-related issues reported by users or that occurred during system operation.

  • Supports the development and maintenance of software documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and technical specifications.

  • Supports implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methods in vehicle management software development.

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience in software development using C, C++, Python, Bash/Shell

  • 2+ years of experience in VxWorks (RTOS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix/POSIX

  • 2+ years of experience in GitLab, GitLab Runner, Git,CMake, GDB

  • 2+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum practices, real-time embedded software development, RTOS concepts (tasking, scheduling, interrupts), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing

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.

  • Knowledge of techniques to helpidentifya customer's organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraintsin order toprovide effective product support and technical issue resolution.

  • Knowledge of international simulator regulatory standards, data and database constituents, simulator motion systems, and the simulation tools and processes used to provide flight simulators to customers.

  • Knowledge of industry, military and government specifications,handbooksand standards.

  • Knowledge of real-time software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize real-time software architectures and designs that meet real-time requirements,characteristicsand constraints.

  • Knowledge of domains, characteristics,constraintsand products that require real-time software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches. Real-time domain examples include control systems, humaninterfacesand signal processing. Examples of characteristics and constraints thatimpactreal-time software include hardware/software timing, sizing, bandwidth,optimizationand synchronization. Examples of products includeaircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based operational systems and real-time support systems such as simulators and training systems.

  • Knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols, simulationframeworksand electrical interfaces. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components.

  • Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans,anticipatefuture events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.

  • Knowledge ofaircraftsystems (e.g., avionics, hydraulic, electrical, egress systems), components (e.g., multifunction displays wing, engine, landing gear transmission), and loadable/non-loadable software (e.g., radar operational programs, inertial navigation programs, operational flight programs).

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.

Travel:No 

CodeVueCoding Challenge:  

To be considered for this position you willbe requiredto 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,engageandretainthe 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 includinghealth insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, anda number ofprograms 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: $106,250 - $143,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 10, 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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