Flight Software Engineers (Associate / Experienced / Senior)

Boeing

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$106,250–$143,750 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

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This role $125k
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This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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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 103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Flight Software Engineers (Associate / Experienced / Senior)

Boeing seeks Flight Software Engineers at Associate, Experienced, and Senior levels to join its El Segundo-based Flight Software Team within Boeing Defense Services. Candidates will design, implement, test, and debug flight software for satellite programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities range from supporting software development tasks to leading project management functions, including code reviews, system integration, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience using GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence for collaboration. Knowledge of embedded real-time systems, network analysis tools like Wireshark, and DevOps practices is essential. This role demands a SECRET US Security Clearance and requires U.S. citizenship.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and integration of flight software for satellite programs.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements in software development.
  • Conduct cyber vulnerability analysis and implement monitoring algorithms for security.
  • Write and review code for embedded systems to run on specialized hardware.
  • Produce detailed documentation and artifacts for software projects and testing.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in software development using languages like C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Experience with the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to Formal Qualification.
  • Active Interim Secret Clearance or higher for security purposes.
  • Proficiency in embedded real-time software development and network analysis tools.
  • Experience automating builds, unit tests, and integration tests using DevOps toolchains.
  • Strong collaboration skills with experience using GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence.

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