Lead Real-Time Software Architect

This Lead Real-Time Software Architect will own multicore embedded software architecture, evaluation, and optimization across real-time and mixed-criticality systems. The candidate in this role will drive architecture decisions, lead performance and reliability evaluations, and mentor engineering teams - with support from specialists or contractors for highly specialized certification/CDS tasks as needed., * Lead architecture for real-time and mixed-criticality systems

• Define system decomposition, interfaces, and resource/timing goals
• Ensure safety, security, and isolation across domains
• Choose and integrate OS, virtualization, and middleware technologies
• Oversee hardware/software co-design and performance tuning
• Set V&V and certification approaches
• Build CI/CD and integration test practices
• Mentor team members and represent technical authority to customers and vendors

• 10+ years of experience in real-time, near real-time, or embedded systems
• 10+ years of experience developing software for VxWorks or other real-time operating systems
• 7+ years of experience developing software governed by processes for safety critical systems (DO-178B/C, etc.)
• 10+ years of experience with embedded systems security
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and design of embedded software systems, * 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
• Experience with cross-domain gateway products, data diodes, and high-assurance mediation implementations
• Prior experience working in cross-domain regulated environments (ITAR, DoD, aerospace, critical infrastructure) or holding relevant security clearances
• Familiarity with HW/SW co-design (drivers, interrupts, DMA, memory/cache strategies)
• Strong systems architecture skills and experience producing architecture artifacts and decision records
• Knowledge of mixed-criticality design, determinism, and timing/resource budgeting
• Experience with separation kernels/secure microkernels/hypervisors (seL4, PikeOS, ARINC 653, Xen, QEMU/KVM, Wind River Helix Virtualization for embedded)
• Familiarity with safety certification standards such as DO 178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and system safety processes
• Knowledge of deterministic networking protocols: TSN, AFDX/ARINC, CAN-FD, and DDS/RTPS
• Experience with high assurance/safe languages and standards (Ada/SPARK, Rust, MISRA C/C++)
• Exposure to formal methods, model checking, MBSE (SysML), or model-based verification tools
• Experience building CI/CD and HIL test automation for embedded platforms, including trace-based observability tools (LTTng, Tracealyzer) and hardware performance counters
• Background in cryptography, secure boot, TPM/SE integration, and PKI for embedded/edge devices
• Experience integrating FPGA/accelerators for latency-sensitive offload
• Leadership and mentoring ability; comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills for customer engagements, design reviews, and vendor interactions, 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., 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.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

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.

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 for Lead Level: $198,000 - $267,950

At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, engaging, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.