Lead P-8 Software Engineer

Company: BOEING
Location: Kent
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description During the last 100 years, humans went from walking on Earth to walking on the moon. With each decade, aviation technology crossed another frontier and the world was changed. From the depths of the ocean, to Mars and beyond, Boeing is inspiring the next century of explorers. Our engineers work on cutting-edge aerospace technology. We are a team of fast-paced and eager engineers; skilled scientists and thinkers; bold innovators willing to push boundaries. Join us, and be part of the team that will change the future of aerospace as we now know it. Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) P-8 Poseidon program is currently looking for a lead Real Time Software Engineer (Level 4) to join their team in Kent, WA on 1st shift. In this position, you will be responsible for key capabilities such as the software execution environment for the platform, weapons integration, sensor integration, data fusion, tactical data links, Operator Machine Interface (OMI), as well as the, Simulation and Trainer support software. You'll be an integral part of supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) P-8 Poseidon program, which is the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platform for the US Navy and several international partners. Recent contract awards have enabled team expansion and growth. This franchise program is anticipated to continue to be a stable program for the foreseeable future. Position Responsibilities: * Leads installation and configuration of Linux OS (RHEL) * Leads the design and development of Virtual Machine and Virtual Network environments * Leads the design and development of Networking, Serial, Device I/O, Wireless Communication Protocols * Serves as a subject matter expert for scripting languages including Pearl and Python * Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems * Champions agile software development processes * Leads development of code and integration of complex software components into a fully-functional software system * Provides technical leadership for software projects and leads software supplier management activities * Leads development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics * Plans, executes and documents software research and development projects. * Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations * Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards * Supports unit and system level test, aircraft delivery, and ground and flight-based test events This is a union represented position. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): * 9+ years' experience developing and configuring Linux Kernels and Device Drivers * 9+ years of experience with Scripting, Java, C++, or C programming experience * 9+ years' experience with Object Oriented Design * 5+ years mentoring, training, leading software development effort * Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 7 or more years' experience or PhD degree with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. (ABET preferred) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * Design and development of Mission Systems, Simulation or Trainer Support software * Use case development * Development of Training software and User Interface design * Troubleshooting H/W and S/W issues in a complex environment * Supporting as-run test reports and other contractual deliverables * Experience in one or more of the following domain areas: sensors & sensor integration, weapons & weapon integration, tactical data links, trainers * Software estimation and schedule development Typical Education/Experience: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 7 or more years' experience or PhD degree with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. (ABET preferred) Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility (Basic relocation is available for internal candidates, based on candidate eligibility.) 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.

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