Job Description

At Boeing, 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 where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Research & Technology organization is looking for a Lead Software Architect to support the Payload Product Technology team located in Huntington Beach, CA.

Imagine being at the forefront of aerospace innovation, where your skills as a Software Architect can truly make a difference. At Boeing, we invite you to join our Payload Product Technology team, where you will lead a talented group of flight and ground software developers in support of the cutting-edge EOIR program. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aviation technology for the Department of Defense.

As part of Boeing Research and Development (BR&T), you’ll be empowered to drive groundbreaking product line innovations that enhance national security and redefine what’s possible in aerospace. If you’re a motivated, highly skilled professional ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact, Boeing is your launchpad.

Don’t just build software—build the future with us!

Position Responsibilities

• Leads activities to develop, document and maintain complex architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for flight software systems.

• Leads development of code and integration of complex software components into a fully functional software system.

• Develops software requirements plans, verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met.

• Provides technical leadership for software projects and leads software supplier management activities.

• Leads development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.

• Leads software research and development projects.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.

• Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards.

• Mentor and train others.

• Works under consultative direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start ).

Coding Challenge:

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:

• Experience as a Technical leader/Software Architect and/or Software Lead Developer

• 5 or more years of experience using programming languages such as C++ 5 or more years of experience with systems architecture, requirements analysis, test, and verification

• 5 or more years of experience with satellite or space-based payloads

• 3 or more years’ experience in VxWorks – RTOS (Real Time Operating Systems )

• 5 or more years in objected oriented design and programming

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree (or greater) from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry, or other technical degree is strongly preferred .

• Experience in Object Oriented Design and Programming

• Experience working on large scale complex development programs using strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with the full life cycle process of software systems and development

• Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering tool skills including knowledge of tools such as Cameo

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and project managers.

• Experience in Matlab auto coding, GNC, and image processing

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. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $161,500.00 - $218,500.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until December 20, 2024.

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.