Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing • Chantilly, VA

13h • $106,250 - $182,850 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is hiring Associate and Experienced Software Engineers to support the Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) Daybreak team in Chantilly, Virginia. The role develops, integrates, maintains, and modernizes software applications for mission-critical processing workflows in AWS cloud environments. The work includes developing software in Python, C, and C++; integrating algorithms and legacy applications; processing specialized data formats and metadata; and packaging and deploying software in containerized environments. The position contributes across the software lifecycle to deliver reliable, maintainable capabilities for operational mission needs.

The position is expected to be 100% onsite. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. Candidates must hold an active U.S. Top Secret clearance, with eligibility for SCI access before starting; a final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance is required before start. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and the position must meet U.S. export-control requirements. The selection process includes a technical assessment and a company Conflict of Interest assessment. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas, and relocation assistance is not negotiable.

The summary pay range is USD $106,250–$143,750 for Associate Level (Level 2), and USD $135,150–$182,850 for Experienced Level (Level 3). Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, with availability dependent on eligibility factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 1 year of software development experience.
• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and a final Top Secret/SCI clearance is required before starting.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
• Satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• For Level 3: 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 5 or more years of related work experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of directly related experience, or 13 or more years of related, relevant experience.
• Experience developing software in Python and C/C++.
• Experience integrating existing algorithms, libraries, or legacy applications.
• Familiarity with Python interfaces to native code and software interoperability.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and deploying applications in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Pulumi, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with GitLab, Git-based version control, and CI/CD pipeline configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience parsing structured or binary file formats and working with associated metadata.
• Familiarity with radar or signal-processing algorithms, or other specialized data-processing applications.
• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments, preferably using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and applications in Python, C, and C++ for mission-critical processing workflows.
• Analyze, debug, and integrate existing algorithms and legacy applications; develop interfaces and wrappers to make software capabilities available to higher-level applications and services.
• Evaluate legacy implementations and dependencies to determine appropriate approaches for integration, modification, refactoring, or selective rewriting.
• Develop and maintain software for ingesting, parsing, validating, and processing specialized data formats and associated metadata.
• Package, containerize, and rehost software applications in AWS cloud environments, supporting reliable execution and integration with existing cloud services.
• Use cloud tools and infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Pulumi to configure application resources, manage deployment dependencies, and support repeatable deployments.
• Develop, test, and deliver software using GitLab and CI/CD pipelines, supporting automated builds, testing, integration, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot software issues across application code, data formats, native libraries, interfaces, dependencies, and deployment environments.
• Develop automated tests, validation procedures, and error handling to ensure software reliability, data integrity, and maintainability.
• Integrate software components into existing architectures and processing pipelines; support deployment, verification, and ongoing operational maintenance.
• Participate in Agile software development activities, including iteration planning, backlog refinement, and team collaboration within a SAFe framework.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into effective software solutions.
• Document software designs, interfaces, dependencies, and integration procedures to support long-term sustainment and reuse.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work; availability may vary based on eligibility.
• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to 10% of eligible pay, with immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: eligible enrolled U.S. employees may have qualified student loan payments counted, along with eligible contributions, when determining the company match to their Boeing 401(k) accounts.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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