Test and Inspection Embedded Software Engineer

The Test and Inspection Embedded Software Engineer will support Boeing teams delivering Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) and avionics Automated Test Equipment (ATE) software engineering capabilities from Hazelwood, MO. The role focuses on developing and validating C++/C# software used to control test and inspection equipment, along with sustaining CI/CD automation in a GitLab-based environment.

Location and Work Schedule

• Location: Hazelwood, MO (onsite)
• Shift: 1st shift
• Travel: Less than 10%

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range: USD 126,650 - 217,350
• Experienced (Level 3): $126,650 - $171,350
• Senior (Level 4): $160,650 - $217,350
• Additional Pay: Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, test, debugging, and maintenance of software integrated into ATE and NDI devices and systems while meeting industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards
• Assist with review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into embedded software product design
• Build and write embedded systems software intended to run on specialized hardware
• Contribute to integration of embedded software with hardware components
• Analyze, monitor, and improve the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems
• Participate in testing and debugging for embedded devices and systems
• Support implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulatory changes relevant to software development and hardware technologies
• Track and evaluate internal and supplier software team performance to help ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
• Assist with embedded software project management functions
• Communicate with technical personnel across multiple skill areas to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support deliverables

Specific Role Scope

• Develop, integrate, resolve bugs, and test C++/C# software used to control NDI equipment and/or ATE electrical equipment
• Update user interfaces (UI)
• Develop functional and unit tests for the software
• Maintain and set up DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and Windows runners in GitLab
• Support updates to the test executive and sequence software

Equipment and Systems Controlled by the Software

The role includes software control responsibilities across NDI and ATE test domains.

• NDI equipment controlled by software includes: robotics, LIDAR, ultrasound, electrical test equipment
• ATE equipment controlled by software includes (but is not limited to): digital, analog, Radio Frequency (RF) including Wifi and Cellular, communication busses, power, display test equipment

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree
• Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship for this clearance
• Experience:
  • 5+ years programming in C, C++, or C#
  • 5+ years embedded software development
  • 3+ years test equipment software development and sustainment support

Technologies

• C, C++, C#
• DevSecOps
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• GitLab
• Windows
• TCP/IP, FTP
• XML
• Wireless Access Protocol (WAP)
• ARINC429, MS1553
• GitLab runners

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 4 education/experience profile: Bachelor of Science from an accredited course in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years related work experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years directly related work experience, or 17+ years of related, relevant experience
• 5+ years developing automation testing and maintaining automation tools
• 3+ years with embedded software design, development, debugging, and performing software integration and test
• 5+ years with automation applications development
• 5+ years with development or real-time software or integration of embedded software onto hardware
• 5+ years with lab or test equipment and hardware
• 1+ years of working knowledge of GitLab
• Ability to build, integrate, and troubleshoot software components
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and/or systems
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, C, Assembly)
• Knowledge of communications, networking, and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, FTP, XML, WAP, and/or ARINC429 or MS1553)
• Knowledge of general and real-time software development and testing tools, including test instrumentation, robotics systems, and inspection systems
• Knowledge of deriving and allocating requirements (system, sub-system, software) and demonstrating traceability throughout the product lifecycle

Benefits and Support

• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program that pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility.

Assessment, Submission Deadline, and Compliance Notes

• Assessment: To be considered, you will be required to complete a technical assessment (CodeVUE). Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
• Application deadline: Nov. 02, 2026
• Export control requirements: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required, and U.S. based employment requires a U.S. Person.
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance post-start is required (interim and/or final). U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Visa sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.