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E-7 Mission Systems and Software Lead 

Bristol, England; Fleet, England; Frimley, England Job ID JR2026527956 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Hybrid Post Date Oct. 27, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 


The team: The Software Engineering and Systems Integration team in the UK is actively working across Boeing Defence, Commercial Airplanes, Global services and Uncrewed technologies. 

The Software Engineering team works in 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. The team is also contributing to Commercial Modification of aircrafts, development of Onboard Network Systems, Cabin Interiors and supporting Supplemental Type Certification effort. 

The Role:

E-7 Mission Systems and Software Lead 


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. 


Position 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. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

  • 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. 


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

  • HMI Experience  
  • Experience in AEWC SW design templates  


Hiring details: 

  • This requisition is for a locally hired position in Bristol, Fleet, or Frimley, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. 
  • This position is expected to be hybrid with 3 days working from an office. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. 
  • Business Travel Requirement: You will be required to travel up to 25% of your working time to collaborate with different stakeholders and other Boeing locations, both domestically across the UK (Bristol, Fleet and Lossiemouth) and internationally (Australia and/or USA). 


The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

  • 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 


Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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