Embedded Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead)

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$106,250–$143,750 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 18, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $125k
$94k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $144,725–$207,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead)

The Embedded Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead) joins the Space Mission Systems software capability team to develop embedded cyber resiliency software for a large-scale satellite program. The role involves designing, integrating, and debugging software for embedded devices while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include building development platforms, conducting Cyber Vulnerability Analysis for multiple processing platforms within the satellite vehicle architecture, and creating custom tools for configuration automation. Candidates will work with flight software and product security teams to ensure engineering excellence. Required technical skills include experience with C/C++, Java or Python scripting, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and DevOps toolchains involving Artifactory and Gitlab. Preferred expertise includes ARM and PowerPC processor architectures, GNU toolchains, and COSMOS ground software. The work focuses on solving critical security and stability challenges within satellite and payload systems.

What you'll do

  • Design, integrate, modify, test, and debug software for embedded devices and systems.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for embedded products.
  • Write code for embedded systems running on specialized hardware components.
  • Conduct Cyber Vulnerability Analysis (CVA) for multiple processing platforms within the satellite architecture.
  • Develop and implement cyber monitoring algorithms to ensure system security.
  • Create custom tools to automate configurations and improve development workflows.
  • Produce comprehensive design and test documentation artifacts for project requirements.
  • Ensure software meets safety, quality, and engineering excellence standards for satellite programs.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by export control requirements.
  • Must possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
  • Requires 1+ years of experience with embedded real-time software development.
  • Requires 1+ years of experience with C/C++ coding or Java/Python script development.
  • Requires 1+ years of experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Requires 1+ years of experience with DevOps tool chains including Artifactory and/or Gitlab.
  • Experience with ARM, PowerPC architectures, GNU toolchains, and Cyber Vulnerability Analysis is preferred.

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