Lead Avionics Software Engineer

The Boeing Company invites candidates to join as a Lead Avionics Software Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK. The position requires the candidate to work 100% onsite. This role focuses on supporting Boeing Global Services (BGS) Software Engineering, leading the design, development, testing and maintenance of embedded avionics software that meets rigorous industry, customer, safety and regulatory standards.

• Leads the design, development, test, debugging and maintenance of software that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards
• Leads review, analyses, and translation of customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems
• Reviews code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware
• Leads integration of embedded software with hardware components
• Leads analyses, monitoring and improvement of the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems
• Leads testing and debugging of software for embedded devices and systems
• Researches and leads implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies
• Advises on software and hardware integration domains
• Leads tracking and evaluation of internal and supplier software team performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
• Leads embedded software project management functions

• Bachelor Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 9+ years of experience in flight avionics software development
• 9+ years of experience with real-time software architecture and design methodologies
• 9+ years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

• Level 4:
  Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience with the C17 Aircraft
• 3+ years of experience developing or testing real time integrated avionics hardware/software systems for spacecraft, high performance aircraft or other similar platforms
• 3+ years of experience developing software using Ada, or C/C++
• Experience with Power PC or Linux-based processors
• Experience with Python or test scripting languages

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.

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.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, 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. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range Lead (Level
4): $149,600 – $202,400. Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 20, 2026.

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

US based job, US Person required.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is for 1st shift.

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.