Software Engineer, Vehicle Management Systems

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seal Beach, CA
Salary
$106,250–$143,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 9, 2026

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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

Boeing currently has 52 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Vehicle Management Systems

The Software Engineer | Vehicle Management Systems (Associate or Experienced) joins the Experimental Systems Group Flight Software team to support the Boeing Defense, Space & Security software engineering organization. This role focuses on developing and integrating vehicle management software for advanced aerospace and autonomy platforms. You will collaborate with systems and integration teams to translate requirements and interface control documents into robust architectures. Daily responsibilities include building simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, authoring test plans, and developing automated pipelines to validate performance across lab and operational settings. You will utilize C, C++, Python, and shell scripts within UNIX or LINUX environments, employing DevOps tools like GitLab, Git Bash, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, and Artifactory. The work involves solving complex problems in flight-critical systems, including real-time software architecture and aircraft systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1126 postings across 74 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and integrate vehicle management software including externally developed functions.
  • Translate requirements and interface control documents into robust architectures and executable verification strategies.
  • Build simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments to replicate production conditions.
  • Author test plans, procedures, and automated pipelines to validate requirements and performance.
  • Perform manual and automated testing to identify defects, risks, and potential vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain engineering and test documentation including design artifacts, technical specifications, and test records.
  • Support issue investigation and resolution for software defects discovered during testing or operations.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and process improvements using emerging tools.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
  • Must have 1+ years of experience with C, C++, Python, and/or shell scripts.
  • Must have 1+ years of experience working in a UNIX or LINUX environment.
  • Must have experience with application DevOps tools such as GitLab (CI/CD), Git Bash, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
  • Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (preferred).

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