Associate/Experienced Embedded Software Engineer (Hardware Emulation)

Job Description
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Boeing Korea Engineering and Technology Center (BKETC) is seeking a high potential Associate/Experience Embedded Software Engineers (Hardware Emulation) to join our Software Engineering team in Seoul, Republic of Korea. This work includes developing emulations of key embedded systems for use on multiple platforms for Boeing commercial and defense products. Specifically, this role will be an individual who will contribute to activities related to the development and integration of test environments, virtual machines, models and simulations in the creation of high-fidelity digital twins.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Be able to work independently or as part as a team
• Design, implement, and maintain QEMU-based device and platform models; integrate and validate software components (firmware, drivers, and applications) to provide accurate and performant system-level emulation, including automated tests and CI pipeline support.
• Assists with test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met
• Supports software project management and software supplier management functions
• Selects, tailors and deploys processes and tools; establishes metrics
• Performs software research and trade studies
• Troubleshoots software issues
• Works under general supervision

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 2 to 8 years of experience in embedded system software development.
• Experience with ARM, PowerPC, or x86 microprocessor architectures
• Experience in Windows, Linux and real-time operating systems
• Experience programming with C/C++
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Korean

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience in Virtualization technologies, e.g. KVM, QEMU
• Experience with Computer Architecture fundamentals, including microprocessor, instruction set, memory hierarchy, memory mapped I/O, interrupts
• Experience with embedded system peripherals and protocols such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, SATA, IDE, PCI, and flash memory
• Experience with development or debugging of bootloaders
• Experience with networking protocols
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664
• Familiar with scripting languages, e.g. Python, Bash
• Familiar with Git and with software development in Visual Studio Code
• Understanding of Socket, Pipes, Shared memory, Process, Threads
• Understanding of docker containers and DevSecOps techniques
• Strong passion for developing high-quality product
• Applicants must have the enthusiasm to learn new technologies and expand his/her skill sets
• Highly motivated "roll up your sleeves" attitude with a strong drive for success and teamwork
• Strong interpersonal skills

Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at BKETC office and the listed location site.
Travel:
Some travel may be required, up to 10% of the time.
Other Job-related Information:
This requisition is for a locally hired position. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and not on Boeing US-based payroll.
Other details will be communicated at the interview, or in selection process.
Boeing Korea has officially been certified as a "Best Family Friendly Management" company by the Republic of Korea Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 2026
Export Control Details:
Non - US based job
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (Korea, Republic of)
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.
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