Real Time Embedded Software Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Real Time Embedded Software Engineer to join our Instrumentation and Data Systems (I&DS) team located in Seattle, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) organization.

Join us to build the next generation of data acquisition and processing systems used across Boeing’s Lab Test facilities. As a member of the I&DS development team, you will develop and maintain software and hardware platforms for acquiring, processing, storing, and visualizing high-volume sensor and time-series data.  The systems you deliver will feed critical test results from wind tunnels, test stands, and other facilities into engineering workflows, enabling data‑driven decisions that validate and improve aircraft designs.

You will work on a high autonomy team with end-to-end ownership: design, implement, and ship features from prototype to production; make architectural and technology choices that shape product direction; and engage directly with customers and stakeholders. If you thrive in a technically challenging role with high autonomy and ownership, this is the place to excel!

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level and Senior level Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Work with a team of engineers to design, architect, develop, and support real-time data management solutions for storing, streaming, processing, and visualizing high-throughput sensor data

• Deliver solutions that span the entire software development lifecycle, from design to production, and multiple deployment paradigms including CLI tools, native (Windows), and web applications

• Interface with data acquisition hardware (transducers, DAQ devices) to pull and process data

• Design and implement intuitive user experiences for data visualization and analysis

• Build clean, well-tested APIs and streaming pipelines for high-throughput time-series data

• Collaborate directly with customers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, architecture design, and operational best practices

• Build and maintain deployment, CI/CD, observability, and database infrastructure

• Help define team culture, standards, and processes

• Help define product roadmap and priorities

 Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 2+ years of experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems

• 2+ years of experience with C/C++ software for real-time embedded systems

• 2+ years of experience with Application Development

• Experience in experimental data acquisition, instrumentation, and analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 7 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ or C# (or similar)

• Experience with native application development for Windows (C# and .NET, C++ and Qt, or similar)

• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or similar)

• Proficient in modern version control systems (Git, GitLab, or similar)

• Proficient with containerization technologies (Docker or similar)

• Proficient in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, MATLAB, or other programming languages

• Experience with data acquisition and processing systems (transducers, control systems, IoT devices, DAQ hardware, or similar)

• Comfortable developing and operating on Windows and Linux environments

• Experience with modern testing practices and tools (unit testing, TDD, etc.)

• Familiar with continuous integration and deployment platforms (GitLab CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or similar)

• Experience with time-series file formats (HDF5, TDMS, or similar)

• Experience with native data visualization libraries

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Pay & Benefits:

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 Mid-Level: $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range Senior Level: $146,200 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.