Software Chief Architect - AvionX

Software Chief Architect - AvionX

Company: The Boeing Company

Location: Long Beach, California

This position will focus on leading the AvionX Software Engineering organization.

• 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, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
• Directs 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 with project plans and industry standards.
• Provides consultation on integration of embedded software with hardware components.
• Provides technical leadership for embedded software project management functions.

• 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 real time operating systems such as Wind River 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science with 20+ years of related work experience, OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 24+ years of directly related experience, OR 28+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes.
• Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems.
• Ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions.
• Knowledge of programming languages including C#, Java, J2EE, J2ME, C++, Visual Basic, C, Assembly, Ladder Logic, Numerical Control, and Matlab.
• Knowledge of communications, networking, and protocols including TCP/IP, FTP, XML, and WAP.
• Knowledge of computing equipment and operating systems such as Windows, Unix, Linux.
• Knowledge of software development and testing tools such as editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, and requirements management tools.
• 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 general and real-time software development and testing tools.
• Knowledge of real-time tool examples including cross compilers, target debuggers, and test/performance instrumentation.
• Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints, and products that require real-time software.
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements and show traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies.
• Knowledge of supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process.
• Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, accounting, and appraisal.
• Ability to use established physical, mechanical, or scientific principles to solve problems.

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Summary Pay Range for Principal level (Level
6): $249,900 – $338,100.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may…