Software Engineer–Developer (Associate, Experienced, Senior)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking Software Engineers–Developers (Associate, Experienced or Senior) to support our Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) team located in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

Boeing’s Advanced Design and Prototype Solutions (ADaPS) organization is looking for Software Engineers / Developers to contribute to the software development of the PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability 3) missile defense system. The software engineer will join a team developing and testing complex software for the PAC-3 program.

ADaPS (an organization of over 100 software engineers) specializes in implementing rapid prototyping and development programs using small, adaptable agile teams. The organization supports programs across the entire portfolio of Boeing products including Space Launch System (SLS), Integrated Air Missile Defense efforts including Patriot Advanced Capability, and a variety of weapons, aircraft, and space programs across the Boeing Enterprise.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, document and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products

• Develop, test and maintain software for PAC-3 systems

• Develop technical products, plans, documentation, and briefings in support of program requirements

• Work in small agile teams composed of diverse engineering skills

• Debug and resolve issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance-Final Post-Start

• 2+ years of experience with programming with C, C++, Python and/or shell scripts

• Operating system knowledge of LINUX or Windows

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with missile defense sensor algorithms or algorithms for digital signal processing

• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment practices

• Experience with instituting and maintaining DevSecOps practices and processes

• Experience with real-time operating systems, e.g. VxWorks

• Some work experience or knowledge of telemetry protocols and testing

• Some software projects involving the development of models, simulations, or control systems

Travel: Less than 5% of the time

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

CodeVue Coding Challenge: 

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration

Pay & 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for Associate Level: $86,700 - $117,300

Summary pay range for Experienced Level: $107,100 - $144,900

Summary pay range for Senior Level: $127,500 - $172,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 06, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.