Embedded Software Engineer (Experienced/Senior)

Job Description
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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) software capability is seeking multiple Embedded Software Engineers (Experienced/Senior) in El Segundo, CA.
We are seeking multiple embedded real time software engineers for our next generation of space-based computers. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing low level software/firmware that allows the operating system (OS) and application to interact with hardware devices connected to an ARM-based system-on-chip (SOC). The candidate will work with the electronics products and software application team to ensure engineering excellence and achieve program objectives.
Position Responsibilities: (Experienced (P3)

• Design, develop, integrate, test and debug low level software to initialize devices for board bring up
• Design, implement, and validate BSP components for Linux/RTOS on ARM Cortex-A/R/M cores.
• Write and optimize device drivers for memory controllers, on-chip peripherals, DMA controllers, interrupt controllers, and security engines.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define register maps, timing requirements, and recommended initialization sequences.
• Architect and implement software abstractions for memory-mapped accelerators, interconnect fabric (AXI, NoC), and coherent cache architectures.
• Write and maintain detailed documentation: SoC boot flow, software initialization sequences, register-level programming guides, and integration checklists.
• Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements for software products for embedded devices and systems.
• Drive software execution to deliver products on-cost and on-schedule to program.
• Produce design and test documentation and artifacts.
• Design and write custom tools to support configuration automation and improve development

Position Responsibilities (Lead (P4)

• Lead design, development and test of low-level software to initialize devices for board bring up
• Assign tasks, provide guidance and verify work to junior software engineers
• Gather user requirements and decompose to software level for software architecture and design
• Design, implement, and validate BSP components for Linux/RTOS on ARM Cortex-A/R/M cores.
• Write and optimize device drivers for memory controllers, on-chip peripherals, DMA controllers, interrupt controllers, and security engines.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define register maps, timing requirements, and recommended initialization sequences.
• Architect and implement software abstractions for memory-mapped accelerators, interconnect fabric (AXI, NoC), and coherent cache architectures.
• Write and maintain detailed documentation: SoC boot flow, software initialization sequences, register-level programming guides, and integration checklists.
• Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements for software products for embedded devices and systems.
• Drive software execution to deliver products on-cost and on-schedule to program.
• Produce design and test documentation and artifacts.
• Design and write custom tools to support configuration automation and improve development

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret US Security Clearance (Pre-Start), for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
• 2+ years of experience in ARM assembly for performance-critical code
• 2+ years of experience with C/C++ coding with strong proficiency
• 2+ years of experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, verifying, and integrating SoC components including processors, memory controllers, peripherals, and interconnect fabrics (AXI, NoC).
• 2+ years of experience developing BSPs and device drivers for Linux (u-boot, kernel) and/or real-time operating systems on ARM-based custom platforms.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• experience developing embedded software on ARM Cortex-A, -R, and/or -M cores.
• experience designing cache coherence protocols, memory hierarchies, and bus arbitration mechanisms.
• Experience with automating software builds, unit tests, integration tests, deployment, and installations using a DevOps tool chain using Artifactory and/or Gitlab
• Proficiency with AXI bus protocol and NoC architecture: ability to configure, instantiate, and validate interconnect switches.
• Solid grounding in RTL design flows, IP integration, and timing closure concepts.
• Ability to create software-driven test plans for SoC validation: boot validation, memory stress tests, peripheral functional tests, and power/clock domain isolation checks.
• Excellent problem-solving aptitude and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Experience with new product development with small, agile teams on fast-paced, dynamic customer-funded programs

Travel:No travel is anticipated for this position
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.
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: $143,100 - $222,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 12, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.