Lead Operational Software Deployment and Integration Engineer

Boeing•Beale AFB, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Operational Software Deployment and Integration Engineer (Level 4) to join their team in Beale AFB, CA. The Operational Deployment & Integration Lead serves as the forward-deployed technical authority for mission software at the customer site. This role encompasses operational integration, release execution, configuration control, and field-level mission readiness. The Lead is responsible for ensuring a successful transition from lab validation to operational capability and acts as the engineering representative within the customer environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
3+ years of experience in system engineering (e.g. Systems, Design, Architecture, Integration, Requirements or Test)
Must have an understanding of System Engineering and iterative product development using Agile practices.
Experience working in systems engineering or product development environments that use Lean/Agile practices and iterative development
Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience in integration, software test, DevSecOps, or mission systems engineering.
Experience deploying distributed or mission-critical systems.
Strong Linux and/or Windows server administration experience.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, firewall rules, ports, VLANs).
Experience working in classified environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as on-site engineering lead for mission software deployment and integration.
Deploy factory software in a cloud-based environment.
Own system installation, upgrade, patching, and configuration control activities.
Lead on-site integration events, system checkout, and operational validation efforts.
Validate performance of distributed and mission-critical systems in live environments.
Coordinate rapid field updates and hotfix deployments.
Provide technical risk assessments and readiness briefings to program leadership.
Mentor rotational engineers supporting site operations.
Ensure alignment between lab baselines and fielded systems.
Support operational exercises, mission rehearsals, and readiness boards.
Partner with Integration & Test Lead and Software Lead to ensure release maturity.
Maintain deployment documentation and configuration traceability.
Escalate systemic issues with detailed reproduction data.
Ensure cybersecurity compliance and RMF/STIG alignment.
Act as primary engineering liaison at customer site.
Participate in technical interchange meetings.
Translate operator feedback into actionable engineering tasks.
Provide field-level risk ownership and mission readiness reporting.

Benefits

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match (Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts)
Relocation based on candidate eligibility