Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing Phantom Works creates the next generation products and services for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business. We work with proprietary customers in the development of the the next-generation technologies in space. Phantom Works focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with experience. This position will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the development, integration and testing of embedded flight software on a rapid development satellite program. The lead software engineer will work with systems engineering and the software team to derive software requirements, evaluate software reuse, and define software architecture. The lead engineer will work closely with subject matter experts and the software team to facilitate translation of detailed requirements and algorithms into flight software. This position will oversee development of the software-in-the-loop environment as well as a hardware-in-the-loop integration and test environments. Responsible for lab stand-up.

This position will report to the Resilient Space Technologies group and partner closely with the Space and Launch division located in El Segundo, California.

Basic Relocation package only for internal candidates and standard relocation has been authorized for external candidates.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience

• BS degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics or Engineering is required.
• Must possess a current (within the last 5 years) final Top Secret clearance. Boeing Security will validate clearance level.
• 14+ years of experience with a range of programming languages, including interpreted (such as Python) to compiled (such as C/C++) to assembly language
• 14+ years of experience with Real Time Operating Systems, such as Integrity, vxWorks and Linux
• 10+ years of experience with low-level programming with real-time constraints (example APIs include Unity and the Unreal Engine)
• Knowledge of computer hardware architectures and the extent to which they influence low-level software

Desired Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with 14 or more years' experience, or a Master's degree with 12 or more years' experience, or a PhD with 9 or more years' experience is desired.
• Experience (highly desired) with agile development processes and methods
• Experience with RMF and lab standup is desired
• Experience in development, build and test of small and medium-sized spacecraft
• Experience in a dynamic rapid prototyping environment
• Prior history working proprietary programs with a variety of Government entities in a classified environment
• TS/SSBI highly desired

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.

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