Software Chief Architect - AvionX

Software Chief Architect - AvionX**Company:**The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is looking for a **Software Chief Architect** **- AvionX** to join the **AvionX** Software team located in **Long Beach, California**. This position will focus on leading the AvionX Software Engineering organization.The Chief Software Architect for AvionX Software Vertical is the highest software technical authority across airborne software programs from architecture definition through certification closure. This role owns the coherence, integrity, and DO-178C/LOR compliance posture of software architectures across commercial and defense platforms, bridging software engineering discipline with system-level safety objectives and regulatory strategy. This role is also responsible to work with Enterprise Software Engineering Organizations to enable SW engineering practices and processes, such as Fabric, Design Practices etc. to be implemented across all AvionX Programs.**Position Responsibilities:*** Advises management on a wide range of topics related to the embedded software engineering environment* Consults on code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware* Directs testing and debugging of software for embedded devices and systems. Influences current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies* Directs the design, development, test, debugging and maintenance of software that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards* Directs the review, analyses, and translation of customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems* Influences company approach regarding software and hardware integration domains* Oversees analyses, monitoring and improvement of the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems* Oversees tracking and evaluation of internal and supplier software team performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards* Provides consultation on integration of embedded software with hardware components* Provides technical leadership for embedded software project management functions**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):*** Bachelor's degree* Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship* 15+ years of experience programming in C/C++* 10+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems, using one or more of the following real time operating systems (RTOS): Wind River Systems VxWorks, DDC-I Deos or Green Hills Software Integrity* 10+ years of experience using Matlab/Simulink* 10+ years of experience with embedded software development, verification, or certification**Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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 and 20+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 24+ years of directly related work experience OR 28+ years of related, relevant experience* Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems* Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems* The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables* Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Java 2 Enterprise and Mobile Editions (J2EE, J2ME), C++, Visual Basic, C, Assembly, Ladder Logic, Numerical Control (NC) Programming, Matlab)* Knowledge of communications, networking, and protocols (e.g., Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML), Wireless Access Protocol (WAP))* Knowledge of computing equipment and its operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, Linux)* Knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage* Ability to apply knowledge of database engines to the design of databases and reporting structures* Ability to integrate hardware and software components into a functional system* Knowledge of software testing and usability theory. Knowledge of testing, usability practices. Ability to write and execute test scripts and perform usability analyses* Knowledge of general and real-time software development and testing tools, capability and usage* Real-time tool examples include cross compilers, target debuggers and test/performance instrumentation* Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require real-time software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches* Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle* Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints* Knowledge of supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process.* Elements of assessment to include supplier's past performance, business processes, capacity plan, statement of work evaluation, risk mitigation plan, capabilities and lean practices in order to rate supplier viability to support the Boeing companies goals and objectives* Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved using project management tools* The ability to use established physical, mechanical, or scientific principles and perform appropriate tests to identify and solve problems encountered on the job. This includes the ability to locate and isolate the problem, identify possible solutions, and select approaches that are practical and effective**Travel:****20%****Drug Free Workplace:**Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.**Conflict of Interest:**Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.**CodeVue 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.**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 for Principal level (Level 6): $249,900-$338,100**Language Requirements:**Not Applicable**Education:**Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent**Relocation:**This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.**Export Control Requirement:**This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.**Safety Sensitive:**This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.**Security Clearance:**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.**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)**Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud** - Recruitment Fraud WarningBoeing 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr