Boeing Commercial Airplanes Employee Reviews for Software Design Engineer

"Avionic Industry is cyclic. They hire you for good pay until the aircraft is designed and well into test flight. Then they lay off 5,000 to 10,000. Also, when you work there it is easy to feel like you are lost among the masses."

What do you like about working at Boeing Commercial Airplanes?

"The benefits. Also, they pay for continued education."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know all there is to about RTCA-DO-178B guidelines for writing avionic Software."

What don't you like about working at Boeing Commercial Airplanes?

"There is little new innovation. All work is done by simple formula."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"1) Advertise the job for what it is, 2) Don't hire SW engineers, then assign them everything other than software."