Lead Software Engineer (Real Time Software Engineer)

The Boeing Company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their C-17 Mission Software team in Long Beach, California. This is a senior-level position focused on developing and testing safety-critical flight software for the world's premier military transport aircraft.

The role sits within Boeing Global Services (BGS) Software Engineering organization, where you'll be working on mission-critical avionics systems. The position requires extensive experience in real-time software development and leadership capabilities, as you'll be guiding teams in developing sophisticated flight systems using modern engineering practices.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for overseeing software development processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring product compliance with industry standards. The role involves close collaboration with systems engineering teams, customers, and field service representatives to deliver new capabilities for the C-17 fleet.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $167,450 to $226,550, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and relocation assistance. Boeing provides a stable yet challenging environment where you can work on cutting-edge aerospace technology while contributing to national defense capabilities.

Key responsibilities include leading software architecture development, overseeing debugging and issue resolution, and managing software project activities. You'll also be involved in researching and implementing emerging technologies to modernize and sustain the C-17 fleet.

The ideal candidate will have 14+ years of experience in avionics software development, with proven expertise in real-time software architecture and the complete software development lifecycle. Leadership experience is essential, as you'll be guiding teams and managing complex projects.

This role requires U.S. Person status due to export control requirements and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. The position involves approximately 10% travel and offers the opportunity to work on one of the most sophisticated military transport aircraft in the world.

Join Boeing to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability in aviation software development.