Mid-Level Embedded Software and Computer Engineer

Mid-Level Embedded Software and Computer Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Software and Computer Engineer to join the Transport Data Systems (TDS) Airborne Data Acquisition and Recording hardware team in Seattle, WA.

About Us:

The Transport Data Systems (TDS) group is a vital part of the Northwest (NW) Flight Test Engineering (FTE) organization, under the Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) umbrella.  TDS is responsible for a comprehensive line of products, both hardware and software, use to perform flight testing of all Boeing Commercial and Military Derivative Airplanes (BCA / MDA), primarily in the northwest region.  Our team is structured around the products and services we provide, focusing on acquiring, recording, storing, analyzing, and managing data that characterizes each test.

Each product and service is supported by a dedicated team, including a management leader and a team leader, ensuring that our offerings are developed, maintained, and supported effectively. Depending on the scope of development, we may establish dedicated project teams to focus on specific initiatives.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Develop instrumentation and data-system software, integrate it with hardware platforms, and conduct system tests to ensure designs meet operational and functional requirements

• Collaborate with customers to develop and document software system level requirements

• Analyze and translate requirements into system, hardware, and software designs, creating interface specifications that aggregate test data from multiple aircraft sensors, perform real-time calculations, display results to test crews, and maintain data archive systems for post-test analysis

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to fielded hardware and software throughout the product lifecycle

• Research and evaluate specific technology advancements for potential application to business needs, demonstrating new capabilities to end users

 Basic Qualifications (Required 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  

• 3+ years of experience with software development on Windows or Linux

• 3+ years of experience in hardware or software requirements, design/development, analysis, integration or testing/verification activities

• 3+ years of experience in identifying and communicating business requirements with cross-functional and/or cross-business teams

• 3+ years of experience with use of laboratory test equipment, including logic analyzers and digital oscilloscopes

• 3+ experience with developing, documenting and maintaining complex architectures, requirements, algorithms, software-to-hardware interfaces and designs for software systems

• Experience with standardized Network Protocols and Services (i.e. TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, etc.)

• Experience reading electrical schematic diagrams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Understanding of electronics, microcontrollers architecture and interfaces such as UART, SPI and I2C

• Basic understanding of electronics and reading of electrical schematic and component datasheets

• Additional software development languages and tools (e.g., Docker, Django, LabVIEW)

• Experience with Software DevOps tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, GitLab, CI/CD)

• Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)

• Experience with Linux system configuration and package management

• Familiarity with instrumentation and data systems, including sensor calibration and real-time data processing

• Understanding of flight-test methodologies and aircraft certification requirements

• Knowledge of aircraft data-bus and data-system I/O protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, CAN, 1553)

• Experience with software build and test automation tools

• Understanding of object-oriented software design principles and software testing methodologies, including test-driven development

• Proficient in various operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, Linux) and software development/testing tools

• Ability to design databases and reporting structures, along with a solid understanding of software documentation tools (e.g., Doxygen, UML)

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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $104,550 - $141,450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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