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Chief Software/Firmware Integration Engineer (Lead or Principal)

Boeing
Albuquerque, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2025
💰 $230,000/yr($143,650/yr$230,000/yr)

About the role

Chief Software/Firmware Integration Engineer (Lead or Principal)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Chief Software/Firmware Integration Engineer (Lead or Principal) with experience architecture development, software and firmware testing, and developing software-hardware integration plans for a new program in Albuquerque, NM.

The new program is responsible for designing and testing advanced concepts for the US Government. This position will be responsible for requirements definition, architecture development integration and test, V&V of requirements, and system support throughout the product lifecycle. The person chosen for this position will serve as a Chief Engineer and/or team lead for a team of multi-disciplined engineers supporting hardware/software/embedded systems architecting, design, integration and test.  This position will work closely with the Program Chief Engineer to ensure the seamless integration of the overall system.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including lead or principal level engineers.

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Work in a team environment to develop overall hardware, firmware and software architectures for large complex systems

  • Work in a team to develop requirements for software and firmware systems

  • Support firmware and software design and development projects in SME capacity

  • Support Integration and synthesize firmware and software systems

  • Develop and maintain software code. Integrate software into a fully functional software system

  • Troubleshoot basic firmware and software issues

  • Work in a team to develop verification and validation plans to ensure embedded requirements are met

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • 5+ years of experience programming in software engineering

  • Experience with software design processes and software development methodology

  • Working knowledge and/or experience in software architecture and software development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 12+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 5+ years of experience working with FPGA embedded systems

  • Experience in embedded software development

  • Hardware integration and software Integration experience

  • Experience using programming languages (VHDL, C++, Java, MATLAB)

  • Experience developing code for sensor acquisition and sensor processing

  • Experience with electro-optical systems (EO systems, electro optics)

  • Prior experience in Project Management

  • Experience with Earned Value Management

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Lead (level 5):  $143,650 – 194,350

Summary pay range Principal (level 6): $170,000 – $230,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control

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