Flight Software Verification Engineer (Senior or Lead)

Job Description

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The Boeing Research & Technology organization is looking for a Flight Software Verification Engineer (Senior or Lead) to support the Payload Product Technology (PPT) and Advanced Ground Systems team based in Huntington Beach, CA.  

Boeing’s Payload Product Technology and Advanced Ground Systems organization focuses on developing and integrating advanced technologies for payload systems and ground support equipment. This includes designing payload systems for satellites and space exploration, engineering ground support systems essential for launch and operations, and innovating cutting-edge technologies to enhance performance and efficiency. The organization collaborates with various partners to ensure effective integration into aerospace missions, playing a crucial role in supporting national defense, scientific research, and commercial space endeavors.

This Software Verification Engineer will focus on the Kestrel Payload Product Technology (PP&T) program. This program demonstrates a tactical space-based imagery microsatellite.  This engineer will integrate and test software that controls imaging systems and operations. They will collaborate with developers to manage sensors and data processing, conduct simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing, and validate performance for high-resolution imagery. Ensuring compliance with mission requirements and safety standards, the engineer is essential for demonstrating the microsatellite’s capabilities in tactical reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Senior and Lead Level Software Engineers.

If you have a strong background in satellite software systems and a passion for innovation, apply today!

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Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.  For more information, click here.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads the design, development, test, verification, and maintenance of software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.

• Leads efforts for Final Qualification Testing (FQT) planning, review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products to be tested. Coordinates the development, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.

• Leads activities to develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software products to verification purposes

• Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.

• Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and user feedback analysis.

• Leads research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development.

• Leads development, establishment, monitoring, and improvement of software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.

• Leads execution and documentation of software research and development projects. Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations.

• Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions.

• Leads tracking and evaluation of software team to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.

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 U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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)

• 5 or more years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• 5 or more years of experience with systems architecture, requirements analysis, test, and verification

• 5 or more years of experience developing and debugging, testing software using high level programming languages (C, C++)

• 2 or more years of experience in Object Oriented Design and Programming

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

• 2 or more years of experience using Systems Engineering tools (i.e., CAMEO, CORE 9, etc.) for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 10 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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.

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Experience working in a cross-functional environment

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

• Experience as the technical leader of a software development or product deployment team.

Typical Education/Experience:

Senior (Level 4)

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 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 5)

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range for Senior level: 130,900 – 177,100

Summary Pay Range for Lead level:  161,500 – 218,500

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.