Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to support our USAF E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) team in Tukwila, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization. The motivated and talented individual will develop next-generation Open Mission Software (OMS) Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) Software primarily for USAF E-7A, but also support other Airborne Surveillance, Command and Control (ASC2) programs like E-3 AWACS, 767 AWACS, and other 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft.

About the Role

Our BMC2 software engineers develop mission software to integrate sensors, communication systems, self-protect suites, weapon systems, data links, other battle management, and crew user interfaces for the ASC2 systems. Responsibilities include engaging customers through cutting-edge visual modeling and simulation, innovating cross-cutting concepts and technologies, and prototyping solutions to extend current products and win new programs, all developed using the Agile software process. Our engineers are involved in all aspects of these programs (software requirements, design, code, and test), and our agile development approach allows new hires to quickly become impactful and make a difference to our success.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Aircraft and/or Ground Systems or related software using real-time software architectures and designs.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems.
• Support software development on agile teams tasked with integrating/implementing solutions onto a platform.
• Participate in use case development for software requirements.
• Develop interface definitions.
• Perform unit and integration testing.
• Participate in peer reviews.
• Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Use analytical problem-solving skills to resolve problems for the company and suppliers.
• Apply engineering knowledge to continuously improve processes and tools.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to conduct analysis.
• Document Engineering Practices for replication, scaling, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership over supporting junior engineers.

The selected team member enjoys working collaboratively with others, has a commitment to customer satisfaction and process improvement, and is successful working in a multi-contract/multi-program environment. They will support and may lead the development of solutions to a wide range of complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. Adaptability to new development environments is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or 2+ years equivalent related experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Java, Python, or Golang.
• 2+ years of experience working with backend development (Java, Spring, Oracle SQL, SQL Server).
• 2+ years of experience working in a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Cloud Computing technologies (AWS).
• Experience with continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) practices.
• Experience with Docker container technology and Kubernetes Container Service (KCS).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels.
• Experience developing embedded real-time software.
• Experience developing models and simulation.
• Experience with object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) methodologies.
• Experience with Agile software development.
• Experience with open architecture constructs like Open Mission Systems (OMS), Open Communication Standard (OCS); utilizing the Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI).
• Experience developing and documenting software architecture using Cameo, or similar Model-Based Systems Engineering tools.

This is a union-represented position. 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

• Summary Pay Range for Associate Level: $106,250 - $143,750
• Summary Pay Range for Experienced Level: $135,150 - $182,850

Benefits

The Boeing Company 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.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet these requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.