Embedded Software Engineer, (Graduate)
Company:
Boeing Korea LLC
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Job Description:
Boeing Korea Engineering and Technology Center (BKETC) in Seoul is seeking recent graduates with strong potential to become Embedded Software Engineers (Hardware Emulation) to develop high‑fidelity emulations of critical embedded systems for Boeing commercial and defense platforms; you will build and integrate software models that replicate device behavior and timing, validate and optimize them through unit/integration/system testing and debugging, and produce clear documentation to support digital twin development across multiple target environments.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support work as part of a team and grow toward independent ownership over time.
- 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
- Performs software research and trade studies
- Troubleshoots software issues
- Works under general supervision
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Fresh graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in C programming(primary), Familiarity with C++ preferred
- Coursework or project experience in Operating Systems, Embedded Systems or Computer Architecture
- Basic understanding of major processor architectures(i.e. ARM, x86, or similar)
- Understanding of Agile development methodology or experience working on team projects
- Good communication skills in English and Korean
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to QEMU/KVM or virtualization technologies through coursework, projects, or internships
- Basic knowledge of computer architecture fundamentals, including microprocessors, instruction sets, memory hierarchy, memory-mapped I/O, and interrupts
- Understanding of embedded system peripherals and protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART/RS-232, SATA, IDE, PCI, and flash memory
- Exposure to MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, or ARINC 664
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
- Familiarity with Git and Visual Studio Code
- Experience reading and interpreting hardware datasheets and register specifications
- Strong passion for developing high-quality products
- Enthusiastic about learning new technologies and expanding their skill sets
- Understanding of bootloaders or the system boot process
- Familiarity with networking protocols
- Highly motivated with a strong drive to learn, contribute, and work as part of a team
This position will be hired on a 2 year Fiixed term contract with possibility to convert to an open ended contract, subject to business conditions and individual performance.
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 hasofficially been certified as a "Best Family Friendly Management" company by the Republic of Korea Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (Korea, Republic of)