Flight Software Engineers

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
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 24, 2026

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Below market

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About Boeing

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

Boeing currently has 64 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Flight Software Engineers

Flight Software Engineers (Associate / Experienced / Senior) will join the Flight Software Team to support the Boeing Defense Services business organization. This role involves leading or supporting the design, implementation, testing, and debugging of software integrated into embedded devices and systems for commercial and government satellite programs. Key responsibilities include translating customer requirements, writing code for specialized hardware, conducting Cyber Vulnerability Analysis, and developing custom tools for configuration automation. Candidates must possess skills in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in real-time software development. The role requires proficiency with tools such as GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, and Wireshark. Engineers will ensure software safety, quality, and engineering excellence while collaborating with multi-disciplined teams to solve complex technical problems within satellite vehicle architectures.

What you'll do

  • Design, integrate, modify, test, and debug software for embedded devices and systems.
  • Build and write code for embedded systems software to run on specialized hardware.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for embedded software products.
  • Integrate embedded software with hardware components and monitor system stability.
  • Conduct Cyber Vulnerability Analysis (CVA) for multiple processing platforms in satellite architectures.
  • Design and implement cyber monitoring algorithms and custom tools for configuration automation.
  • Produce design and test documentation, including artifacts for program CDRLs.
  • Lead software project management functions to ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
  • 2+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system.
  • 2+ years of experience in software development using languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 5 or more years of related work experience (preferred for Level 3/Experienced).
  • 9 or more years of related work experience (preferred for Level 4/Senior).
  • Experience with the full software development lifecycle, team collaboration tools, and embedded real-time software development (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s Degree.

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