Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000424440

Date Posted:

2024-05-23

Location:

USA - Plano, TX

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Boeing Flight Management (BFMS) Data Link Application Software team located in Plano, TX.   The Data Link Application of the Flight Management System enables communication between ground (Air Traffic Management and Airlines, e.g.) and the aircraft.  This position will support the Boeing AvionX organization which develops and maintains a family of avionics products for Boeing airborne platforms.

The selected individuals will work within the multi-site, international software engineering team and interface with the airplane system engineering team to lead the development of airborne-side datalink communication software, ensure application of industry and Boeing standards, and assure compliance with regulatory requirements. 

We work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. There is long-term potential for career growth into technical leadership or management positions and we value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.

This position may require up to 10% travel

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, integration, and verification of Flight Management System (FMS) High Level Requirements, Low-Level Requirements, Design, and Code in compliance with DO-178C.

  • Coordinate on the development of FMS test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met.

  • Provide technical leadership and representation for a global team of FMS SW engineers. Represent this team and it’s work to stakeholders, including engineering leadership, program leadership, and regulators.

  • Lead development and tailoring of processes, tools, and metrics. For example, lead efforts to specify simulation and test environment requirements, decide workflow and configuration of tools (e.g., LDRA, Bamboo, Polyspace), and develop standards.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations. For example, consult on optimal design patterns for real-time embedded systems, lead and consult on efforts to certify according to DO-178C, lead efforts to create and troubleshoot SW development and test infrastructure.

  • Track and evaluate software team performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards. Lead daily stand-ups; decompose and assign SOW; create and maintain daily, weekly, and recovery plans; and lead technical reviews.

  • Train and mentor engineering teammates. Seek and be open to mentoring relationships; seek, compile, and communicate best practices; and help maintain a culture of continuous professional development.

  • Work under consultative direction.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. 

Basic Qualifications (Required 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

  • 10+ years of experience in full software development life-cycle

  • 5+ years ofexperience with C/C++ software for real time embedded system

  • 3+ years of experience in technical leadership

  • 3+ years of experience with applying or working within guidelines of RTCA DO-178 standard, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s degree in a program of STEM  education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

  • Strong background in software engineering and design practice

  • 3+ years of experience developing data link system software

  • 8+ years of experience developing mission system software for aircraft (i.e., Communication, Planning, Guidance, Navigation or Control functionality)

  • Experience with RTCA-DO-350 VOL 1 &2 Safety and Performance Requirements Standard for Baseline 2 ATS Data Communications

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 for Experienced:  $161,500.00 - $218,500.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 5, 2024

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 5

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6J7BI5 (6D6)

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