✦ Luna Orbit — Software Engineering

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

at Boeing

📍 USA - El Segundo, CA Unknown 💰 $211K – $286K USD / year Posted March 25, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $211K – $286K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves leading embedded software development for satellite systems, focusing on cybersecurity, system integration, and automation within aerospace projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead software design and integration
  • Manage cybersecurity and CVA
  • Oversee software testing and debugging
  • Develop automation tools
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes embedded real-time software development using C, C++, Java, Python, with DevOps tools like Artifactory and Gitlab, and cybersecurity practices for satellite systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior embedded software engineer with over 10 years of experience in real-time systems, embedded software, and cybersecurity, with leadership experience in satellite or aerospace projects. They should hold an active Secret clearance and be proficient in C, C++, Java, Python, and DevOps tools.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering disciplineActive Secret Clearance10+ years of experience with embedded real-time software development5+ years of experience leading or managing software engineering activities5+ years of experience with C/C++ coding or java/python script development5+ years of experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)5+ years of experience with automating software buildsunit testsintegration testsdeploymentand installations using a DevOps tool chain using Artifactory and/or Gitlab

Tools & Platforms

ArtifactoryGitlab

Required Skills

Embedded SoftwareRTOSCC++JavaPythonDevOpsArtifactoryGitlabCyber Vulnerability AnalysisCVAsoftware testingsoftware integrationsoftware developmentsoftware design

Hard Skills

Embedded SoftwareReal-Time Operating SystemsRTOSCC++JavaPythonDevOpsArtifactoryGitlabCyber Vulnerability AnalysisCVASoftware TestingSoftware IntegrationSoftware DevelopmentSoftware Design

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical skillscollaborativeproblem-solvingcommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace
Job Function Leading embedded software development for aerospace satellite systems
Role Subtype Embedded Software Engineer
Tech Domains C, C++, Java, Python, DevOps, Cybersecurity, RTOS

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Active Secret Clearance
Visa Sponsorship Not Specified

Keywords for Your Resume

embedded software engineerRTOSCC++JavaPythonDevOpsArtifactoryGitlabCyber Vulnerability AnalysisCVAsoftware testingsoftware integrationsoftware developmentsoftware designsatellite softwarepayload softwarecyber securitysoftware engineeringsoftware debuggingsoftware deployment

Deal Breakers

No active Secret clearance, Less than 10 years of embedded software experience, Lack of leadership or management experience, No experience with RTOS or DevOps tools

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