Experienced Software Engineer

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

4d • $135,150 - $182,850 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo, California, or Chantilly, Virginia. This role performs full-stack development using AWS infrastructure. The engineer will work across the technology stack and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement scalable software solutions, maintain engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives.

The role participates in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development through maintenance and customer support of delivered systems. The team provides a collaborative, mentoring environment in which employees can learn, mentor others, and contribute to the organization.

The position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed locations and may require travel up to 10% of the time. An active U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and the position must meet U.S. export-control requirements. The employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Candidates must also complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process and satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience designing and developing software for complex systems, such as distributed systems and multi-threaded or multi-process applications, with a foundation in computer science and software development.
• At least 3 years of experience with Python.
• At least 3 years of front-end web programming experience with Angular 9/10+, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person under 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Must complete a technical assessment during the selection process.
• Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science, plus 5 or more years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus 9 or more years of directly related work experience; or 13 or more years of related, relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Experience developing software using agile principles and a structured development process.
• Experience with infrastructure tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building regression test suites.
• Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications that meet industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial software product designs.
• Develop, maintain, enhance, and optimize software products and functionality for systems integration.
• Develop, document, and maintain software architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs.
• Participate in the agile software development lifecycle, including planning, reviews, and customer meetings.
• Analyze, characterize, debug, and resolve performance issues to ensure software reliability and efficiency.
• Handle user inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues, and analyze user feedback.
• Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and relevant regulatory changes.
• Develop, establish, monitor, and improve software processes, tools, and key performance metrics aligned with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
• Execute and document software research and development projects.
• Advise on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations.
• Perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
• Track and evaluate software team and supplier performance for compliance with project plans and industry standards.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to help guide technical solutions.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to 10% of eligible pay, with immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match through the Boeing 401(k) for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level