Software Chief Architect

Boeing

Software Chief Architect at Boeing leading the AvionX Software team in embedded systems development. Advising management and directing software design, development, and compliance on airborne software programs.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLong Beach • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $249,900 - $338,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in embedded software engineering, including design, development, testing, and debugging of software for embedded systems. Proficient in C/C++, real-time operating systems, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Systems DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsMatlab/Simulink ProficiencyU.S. Security Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentSoftware TestingSoftware DebuggingSoftware MaintenanceCustomer Requirements Analysis

Tools & Technologies

Wind River Systems VxWorksDDC-I DeosGreen Hills Software Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Embedded DevicesSafety StandardsRegulatory ComplianceSoftware VerificationSoftware Certification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advises management on a wide range of topics related to the embedded software engineering environment
Consults on code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware
Directs testing and debugging of software for embedded devices and systems
Influences current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies
Directs 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
Directs the review, analyses, and translation of customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
15+ years of experience programming in C/C++
10+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems using one or more of the following real time operating systems: Wind River Systems VxWorks, DDC-I Deos or Green Hills Software Integrity
10+ years of experience using Matlab/Simulink
10+ years of experience with embedded software development, verification, or certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off