Develop and lead real-time, safety-critical software for unmanned aircraft systems. Responsibilities include embedded and firmware engineering, software architecture, hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, debugging, quality assurance, technical representation, and mentoring software engineers. The role requires expertise in resource-constrained systems, communications, networking, operating systems, and computing hardware, with hybrid work and a preference for three onsite days per week.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Senior Software Engineer to help us build elegant and robust software that will be part of our unmanned aircraft systems and applications.
What you'll do:
As a senior member of the Software Engineering department, you will:
Education & Experience:
Preferred Education & Experience:
In-Office Requirement Statement:
This position is eligible for hybrid work. It is our strong preference that this position is on-site 3 days per week to allow for maximum collaboration and connection to the team and product.
Relocation Statement:
This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.
At Insitu, 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.
Insitu 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 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.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Typical Hiring Range: 129,000.00 - 177,650.00
Insitu 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.
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.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Senior Software Engineer to help us build elegant and robust software that will be part of our unmanned aircraft systems and applications.
What you'll do:
As a senior member of the Software Engineering department, you will:
- Solve challenging engineering problems and lead the development of real-time safety critical software using industry best practices
- Have specialist skills in firmware and embedded systems
- Be responsible for assuring the delivery of high-quality products and software services
- Represent software engineering internally and externally and interact with senior personnel on key technical matters
- Mentor other software engineers and advise software management
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics.
- 9-13 years in an engineering classification OR; 7-11 years' experience in an engineering classification with a Master's degree.
- Knowledge of real-time software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.
- Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C++, C, C#, Assembly, Matlab).
- Knowledge of communications, networking, and protocols.
- Knowledge of computing equipment and its operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).
- Ability to integrate hardware and software components into a functional system.
- Understanding of computing machinery (memory, secondary storage, I/O, FPGA, processor, data bus, etc.) as it relates to software.
- Experience designing for resource constrained systems and experience with embedded and application software development.
- Experience with hands-on troubleshooting hardware and debugging software.
- Experience with safety critical systems a must.
- Ability to interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work well individually or in a team.
- Ability to independently identify and address tasks.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Masters degree.
- Previous experience in Aviation or Unmanned systems.
- Previous experience mentoring junior software engineers.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
This position is eligible for hybrid work. It is our strong preference that this position is on-site 3 days per week to allow for maximum collaboration and connection to the team and product.
Relocation Statement:
This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.
At Insitu, 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.
Insitu 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 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.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Typical Hiring Range: 129,000.00 - 177,650.00
Insitu 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.
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.
Similar Jobs at Boeing
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
Leads teams managing enterprise applications, corporate systems, and custom internal software. Oversees system maintenance, integrations, upgrades, troubleshooting, governance, KPIs, vendor relationships, budgets, and stakeholder requirements. Provides technical direction, assigns team objectives, supports process improvement, and ensures business systems align with organizational goals, compliance standards, and operational plans.
Top Skills:
Ai ToolsBusiness IntelligenceCRMDeltekErpHrisMicrosoft ProductsReporting ToolsSystem Integration
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
Shapes Insitu UAS products by defining product strategies, roadmaps, requirements, and lifecycle plans. Partners with engineering, program management, strategy, business development, and senior leadership to prioritize capabilities, allocate resources, manage risks and budgets, and deliver customer-focused solutions. Maintains competitive intelligence, oversees product sustainment and obsolescence, and coordinates development portfolios across manufacturing, research, and business functions.
Top Skills:
Aerospace SystemsAutonomous SystemsC4IsrIntelligence Surveillance And Reconnaissance (Isr)Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (Uas)Weapon Systems
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
Conducts production, acceptance, ferry, functional test, support, and customer demonstration flights on Boeing 737 and other aircraft. Responsibilities include serving as Pilot-in-Command, documenting flight deficiencies, coordinating resolutions, and supporting domestic and international production operations, including weekend work.
Top Skills:
Boeing 737Cfr 125Cfr 91Faa AtpFaa First Class Medical
What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene
Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.
Key Facts About Boston Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
- Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories
.jpg)
