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E-7 Mission Systems and Software Lead

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Bristol to support and grow the UK Mission Systems Capability, for sustainment of the UK E-7 Wedgetail programme within the defence portfolio.

The Software Engineering and Systems Integration team in the UK is actively working across Boeing Defence, Commercial Airplanes, Global services and Uncrewed technologies. The team works on the development of Synthetic Environment Sub-systems, Mission Systems Capability, Autonomous Behaviours, enhancement of Ground Control Systems, Technical Publications and various in-house proprietary tools for the Defence platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Defining capability requirements for development and sustainment of E-7 Aircraft Mission Segment (AMS) and Ground Support Segment (GSS) software components from the U.K. in collaboration with Boeing Defence Australia and Boeing Defence U.S.
  • Establishing Technical scope of work to be delivered from UK in collaboration with global teams.
  • Defining the tools, methods, process and people needed to deliver the defined scope of work.
  • Work closely on the above objectives with Boeing U.S. and Australia counterparts currently leading this scope of work, including international travel which may include time embedded in these teams supporting execution of live work scope in support of the above objectives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 10+ years of Experience in Software Development ideally with RTCA DO-178(B/C/D) Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, with emphasis on Embedded Software.
  • C/C++ or Java
  • SW design experience for Near-real time SW
  • OS / driver integration experience desired
  • Comfortable working in LINUX / other unix’s
  • Experience in failsafe design technics
  • Experience with requirements and requirement breakdown
  • Testing experience
  • Production SW release processes
  • Excellent communicator, strong stakeholder relationship building and management.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • HMI Experience
  • AEWC SW design templates
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