Associate Level Real Time Embedded Software Engineer-4
BoeingAbout the role
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is currently seeking a Associate Real-time Embedded Software Engineer to support our Defense Mission Computing Team located in Hazelwood, Missouri. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, combining deep real-time and embedded systems expertise with experience in safety, security, and domain separation (cross-domain) technologies. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization in its new headquarters.
At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, engaging, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The ideal candidate for this role is experienced at low level infrastructure for safety and security critical application, using rigorous design practices, efficient and automated processes and tools, to deliver on-time, high quality, safety assured and cyber assured software.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Level Software Engineers.
This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate
Position Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, tests, debugs and maintains software that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards
- Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems
- Builds and writes code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware
- Integrates embedded software with hardware components
- Analyzes, monitors and improves the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems
- Tests and debugs software for embedded devices and systems
- Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies
- Advises on software and hardware integration domains
- Tracks and evaluates internal and supplier software team performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
- Performs embedded software project management functions
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 2+ years hands-on experience in embedded software development for commercial or safety-relevant products.
- 2+ years proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
- 1+ years experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal development.
- 2+ years hands-on experience with version control systems (Git), issue trackers (JIRA), and CI tooling for embedded builds.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/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
- Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- knowledge of embedded build systems, cross-compilation toolchains, and board bring-up processes.
- familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, USB).
- experience with hardware debugging tools (JTAG, SWD), debuggers (GDB, vendor tools), and instrumentation (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
- Experience in regulated or safety-certifiable environments (DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508) or industries such as avionics, automotive, or medical.
- Experience with bootloaders, BSPs, device drivers, and flash/storage subsystems.
- Familiarity with assembly language on any processor is a plus.
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for embedded systems and test-driven development practices.
- Experience working with external suppliers and performing basic supplier compliance evaluations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce and maintain technical documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with hardware, test, and systems engineering
- Master’s degree or advanced techn
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