Lead Software Engineer - Systems

Company: BOEING
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 19, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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 Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Systems to join the Air Proprietary 2 team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.Phantom Works Air Proprietary Program 2 has the need for a P5 Platform Software Architect Lead. The Platform Software Architect will be responsible for overall Software Architecture on the program. Primary responsibility will be in Mission Systems, but responsibilities also cover Vehicle Management, Health Management, Digital Infrastructure, and program BGS software products. The Architect will be responsible for Software KPPs and TPMs across the System and will lead the team through applicable Technical Design Reviews. This leadership role will include the technical integration of software across the air vehicle and associated ground systems, ensuring technical consistency across the system. This position requires a senior engineer who has experience in large-scale platform integration of software across multiple suppliers, internal and external, and across multiple avionics and ground systems. This senior engineer will ensure quality and technical excellence through the application of applicable software design practices. This senior engineer will also coordinate with software engineering leads in similar roles on other programs.Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, analyses, and maintenance of software systems that meet industry, customer and internal quality, safety, security and certification standards
• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and oversees translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts
• Oversees completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; oversees integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle
• Oversees code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards
• Oversees monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems
• Oversees development of user documentation and training to educate end users about usage of software products
• Oversees review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by consulting on tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance
• Researches and oversees implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development
• Oversees software project management and software supplier management activitiesBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
  • 15+ years of experience in Embedded Software Development or Architecture
  • 15+ years of experience in Hardware/Software IntegrationPreferred 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
    • Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
    • Knowledge of company, state, federal and/or International compliance regulations (e.g. import/export, intellectual properties, International Standards Organization ISO , Federal Aviation Administration FAA , Joint Aviation Authorities JAA , International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO , International Traffic In Arms Regulations ITAR )
    • Knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc.
    • Knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deploymentKnowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes
    • Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systemsKnowledge of product lifecycle, including manufacturing, deployment, modification, aging and continued service, and disposalKnowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycleKnowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software
    • Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety
    • Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area
    • This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performanceDrug 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.CodeVue 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.Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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 Lead: $156,400.00 - $211,600.00.Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 20, 2025Export Control Requirements: If the successful candidate is not a "U.S. Person" (as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company's ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.Export Control Details: US based job, US Person not requiredRelocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Security Clearance This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Shift This position is for 1st shiftContingent Upon Program Reward The position is contingent upon program awardEqual 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.

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