Software Engineer–Developer (Experienced or Senior Level)

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 looking for a Software Engineer–Developer (Experienced, or Senior Level) to join the National Systems Programs team located in El Segundo or Seal Beach, California. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.

At The Boeing Company, 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 selected candidate will support the development of ground software on a command-and-control application developed in Java. The candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards

• Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial design of software products

• Develop, maintain, enhance, and optimize software products and functionalities for systems integrations

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

• Participate in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings

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

• Handle user inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues, and analyze user feedback

• Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development

• Develop, establish, monitor, and improve software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align with organization 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 to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Experienced and Senior Software Engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in Java coding and unit testing, including Spring Framework

• 3+ years of experience in Python scripting

• 3+ years of experience with software development using agile principles and a structured development process

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

• Experience with: IntelliJ IDE, Linux CLI, CM tools, JMS, SOAP/REST Web Services, MySQL database, Jenkins, AWS, and Docker

• Experience in command-and-control applications, orbital analysis software/tools, and performance critical applications

• Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components

• Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints

• Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software

• Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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. 

El Segundo, CA

Summary pay range for Experienced: $114,750.00 - $155,250.00.

Summary pay range for Senior: $136,850.00 - $185,150.00.

Seal Beach, CA

Summary Pay Range Experienced: $114,750.00 - $155,250.00.

Summary Pay Range Senior Level: $136,850.00 - $185,150.00.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.