Lead Operational Software Deployment and Integration Engineer – Domestic Temporary Assignment

Boeing • Colorado Springs, CO

17h

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Operational Software Deployment and Integration Engineer (Level 4) to join our team in Beale AFB, CA on a Domestic Temporary Assignment (DTA), with the primary location in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is a temporary assignment located in Beale AFB, CA. Candidates will be provided with a DTA (Domestic Temporary Assignment) benefits package as applicable. The Operational Deployment & Integration Lead is the forward-deployed technical authority for mission software at the customer site. This role owns operational integration, release execution, configuration control, and field-level mission readiness. The Lead ensures successful transition from lab validation to operational capability and serves 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
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees