Embedded Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead)

Boeing

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$106,250–$143,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 28, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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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 and systems while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include building development and integration platforms, executing software testing, and conducting Cyber Vulnerability Analysis for multiple processing platforms within the satellite vehicle architecture. The engineer will also design cyber monitoring algorithms and create custom tools for configuration automation. Required technical skills include C/C++ coding, Java, or Python script development, experience with real-time operating systems, and proficiency with DevOps toolchains like Artifactory and Gitlab. Candidates may also utilize ARM and PowerPC architectures alongside GNU toolchains.

What you'll do

  • Design, integrate, modify, test, and debug software for embedded devices and systems.
  • Write code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware.
  • Integrate embedded software with various hardware components and flight software.
  • Conduct Cyber Vulnerability Analysis (CVA) for multiple processing platforms within the satellite vehicle architecture.
  • Design and implement cyber monitoring algorithms for satellite and payload systems.
  • Develop custom tools to support configuration automation and improve development workflows.
  • Produce design and test documentation and artifacts to ensure engineering excellence.
  • Analyze and translate customer requirements into technical specifications for embedded software products.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher is required.
  • 1+ years of experience with embedded real-time software development is required.
  • 1+ years of experience with C/C++ coding or java/python script development is required.
  • 1+ years of experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS) is required.
  • 1+ years of experience with automating software builds, unit tests, integration tests, deployment, and installations using a DevOps tool chain using Artifactory and/or Gitlab is required.

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