Senior Flight Software Engineer
Boeing
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $143,705–$178,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $161k 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
Boeing currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $111,350–$159,850 across 37 roles with salary data.
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Flight Software Engineers (Associate/Experienced/Senior) will join the Flight Software Team to support the design, implementation, and testing of software for commercial and government space programs. The role involves developing embedded systems software for specialized hardware, performing Cyber Vulnerability Analysis, and creating custom tools for configuration automation. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring satellite and payload software safety, quality, and engineering excellence while managing requirements translation and documentation. Key technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in real-time systems, network analysis using Wireshark, and utilizing DevOps toolchains for automated testing. The role requires a collaborative approach to solve complex problems within the satellite vehicle architecture, ensuring all software meets rigorous industry, safety, and regulatory standards while improving system stability and efficiency across multi-disciplined engineering teams.
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