Experienced Software Engineer - Vehicle Management Systems

Experienced Software Engineer – Vehicle Management Systems The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Software Engineer in Vehicle Management Systems to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) Flight Software (FSW) team in Seal Beach, California. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy working close to flight hardware and mission operations, care deeply about safety, reliability, and performance, and want to grow into a domain expert in Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) for advanced aerospace and autonomy platforms. Responsibilities Collaborates cross-functionally to define, review, and refine vehicle management software requirements, specifications, and system‑level design inputs. Develops and integrates vehicle management software, including supporting the integration of externally developed functions into vehicle management systems. Plans and executes verification and validation (V&V) activities by creating test strategies, objectives, plans, cases, and scenarios aligned to requirements and compliance needs. Configures and manages test environments (hardware/software/network) that replicate production conditions and support reliable validation. Performs manual and automated testing, including building and maintaining automated test frameworks/scripts, executing test procedures, and reporting defects, risks, and potential vulnerabilities. Supports issue investigation and resolution for software defects discovered in testing or during operational use, providing results and feedback to improve design and functionality. Maintains engineering and test documentation (design artifacts, technical specifications, user documentation, test records, metrics, and data) in alignment with privacy/security standards. Contributes to process and technology improvements by applying current and emerging tools, frameworks, and methods in software development and test. Coordinates test and verification efforts across multifunctional teams, including project management support for test execution and delivery. Complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process (CodeVue Coding Challenge). Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) Bachelor’s Degree. 5+ years of experience with C, C++, Python, and/or shell scripts. 5+ years of experience working in UNIX or LINUX environment. 5+ years of experience working with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS). 3+ years of experience in testing flight critical systems via simulators and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environment. Experience with application DevOps tools, such as GitLab (CI/CD), Git Bash, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, and Artifactory. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) Additional education: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science; OR 9+ years of directly related work experience; OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience. Experience with Agile Development. Knowledge of techniques for identifying customer’s organization, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, problems, and other constraints to provide effective product support and technical issue resolution. Knowledge of international simulator regulatory standards, data and database constituents, simulator motion systems, and the simulation tools and processes used to provide flight simulators to customers. Experience in real‑time software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize real‑time software architectures and designs that meet real‑time requirements, characteristics, and constraints. Experience in real‑time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols, simulation frameworks and electrical interfaces. Experience building, integrating and troubleshooting software components. Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, hydraulic, electrical, egress systems), components, and loadable/non‑loadable software. Experience in the implementation of software test frameworks, tools, and simulations. Knowledge of internal and external software test frameworks, architectures, best practices, and application in industry. Knowledge of software practices (e.g., configuration control, change management, problem reporting, software design, peer review, testing, and T&E specific practices), programming languages, operating systems, and computing technology applicable to laboratory and flight test systems, including real‑time, non‑real‑time, network‑centric, monitoring and control applications. Experience in verification, validation, certification, and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance. Ability to design and develop automation of software tests, execute automated tests, track results, manage test data, and utilize results to improve software quality. Ability to understand the big picture and the inter‑relationships of all positions and activities in the system. Security Clearance This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship. A security clearance active in the past 24 months is considered active. Work Location Position is expected to be 100% onsite in Seal Beach, California. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. Benefits Summary pay range: USD $135,150 - $182,850. Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Boeing 401(k) – Company matches contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting. Student Loan Match for eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and other programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Equal Opportunity Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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