Job Description
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The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced, highly skilled professional to become a member of the AvionX Engineering team serving as a Firmware Design Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama.
We are seeking either a Mid-Level or Senior Engineer who will work with a multi-skilled, multi-disciplined team of engineers in the execution of complex technical hardware and firmware development of avionics products in accordance with both commercial and defense customer requirements, business objectives, and Boeing processes. The role will provide detailed technical design execution to ensure program technical, schedule and cost constraints are met.
The Huntsville AvionX Power and Embedded Controls Team develops Electronic Designs, build, test and deliver Electronic/Electrical products and provide Engineering solutions for a variety of the companys government and commercial programs across the world, including commercial and government avionics, space exploration, and multiple military programs. The team is responsible for Electrical / Electronic Hardware, Test Equipment, Avionics, Smart Battery Systems and Wire Harness Design.
At Boeing we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.
Candidate must be able to travel domestically up to 10 of their time.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides technical skills and ensure common practices are in place across programs and product lines within AvionX
- Develops VHDL for FPGAs
- Develops software applications for Windows, Linux, real-time operating systems
- Develops software for embedded systems
- Develops automated test scripts using National Instruments TestStand test executive
- Develops software using C, C++, C, LabWindows CVI, and Python
- Interfaces with other AvionX engineers, project engineers, project leads and program management to execute program goals, objectives, projects and initiatives
- Provides cross-functional technical execution, communication, process adherence, and process improvements
- Manages automation test software development
- Participates in AvionX Change Control Boards (CCB), Readiness Reviews, Design reviews etc
- Executes engineering tasks, projects, special assignments, and other activities required to support program engineering leadership and/or customer(s)
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at the listed location. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. On-site work will be at a minimum of 3 days per week.
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 3+ years of experience with the design and technical development of hardware, firmware or software for Military, Space, or Commercial airplane systems
- 5+ years’ of experience in software or hardware engineering, requirements, design, development, test, and working with software and hardware
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in an engineering field (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software)
- Active US Security Clearance
- Experience with engineering processes and tools required to complete requirements development, hardware integration, verification, certification, leading into production and support services
- Experience with new technology or product/capability development
- Experience communicating with senior managers, customers (internal and external), business partners / suppliers / subcontractors, and government representatives
- Experience providing directly and/or obtaining subject matter experts for firmware engineering technical oversight of multiple concurrently executing development programs from feature identification through entry into service and product support
- Experience engaging collaboratively with management, technical fellows, teammates, suppliers, and customers while upholding high quality and safety standards
- Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, and ARP-4754 hardware and software development tools, processes and standards
- Experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
Typical Education/Experience:
Mid-Level (Level 3):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
Senior (Level 4):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years related work experience, Master+7 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation 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.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for 1st shift.
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 for Mid-Level: $97,750 - $132,250
Summary pay range for Senior Level: $118,150 – $159,850
Applications for this position will be accepted through March 27, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
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.
