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 Company is looking for a Senior Software Chief Architect in El Segundo, CA.
This position will work within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) group and specifically the Space Mission Systems Software group.
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.
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 problem solvers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Independent technical Subject Matter Expert developing complex software architecture for unique, first-in-type satellite systems
- Lead development and documentation of satellite-wide software requirements and software interfaces for open-ended mission profiles
- Direct/Define Software Development and Verification Plans in order to deliver high-assurance, certified flight software
- Ensure compliance with all Software Quality, Product Security, and Enterprise Design Practices throughout the software lifecycle
- Resolve complex and seamless software interactions between satellite bus, power and thermal systems, communications and encryption, command and data handling, guidance and navigation, autonomous intelligence, ground control, mission operations, and systems redundancies
- Author tech-volumes and advise proposal activities across multiple product lines
- Advise program customers on system-level architecture; establish and maintain frequent and open communication with key stakeholders
- Lead geographically-diverse business partners through integration of developmental software products into El Segundo satellite architectures
- Serve as consultant to El Segundo Software leadership team in long-range planning for technology research and advancement, critical to driving and obtaining future business
- Provide leadership and positive mentorship to early career team members as Software Team grows by planned 12+ FTEs
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location option.
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).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree
- 14+ years demonstrated ability in software architecture and design of embedded software systems
- 10 + years proven experience with software requirements, design, development, integration, and testing
- Experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, and MATLAB
- Experience using Gitlab
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 9+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real time or non-real-time system
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle that includes requirements analysis through Formal Qualification
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 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.
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Level 6 – $185,300 – $250,700
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.