Experienced and Senior Software Engineers

Software Engineer

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking Experienced and Senior Software Engineers to join the KC-46 Tanker Mission Systems Software team located in Tukwila, WA, within the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) organization.

The Mission System Software team supports US Air Force and international KC-46 Tanker customers and other platforms, providing integrated hardware and software solutions that provide tactical situational awareness to the flight crew and aircraft network systems. The latter enables net-centric applications and beyond line-of-sight communication for the warfighter via secure and non-secure ground networks during KC-46 aerial refueling missions.

This position will include a variety of software development assignments, such as new capability development, delivered capability upgrades, defect correction, and proof-of-concept prototyping via Independent Research and Development (IR&D) activities.

The successful candidate enjoys working collaboratively with others, has a commitment to customer satisfaction, quality and process improvement, and is successful working in a multi-contract/multi-project environment. Position Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
• Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products.
• Develops, maintains, enhances and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
• Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.
• Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.
• Handles user inquiries, troubleshoots technical issues and user feedback analysis.
• Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
• Develops, establishes, monitors and improves software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
• Plans, executes and documents software research and development projects.
• Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or other technical degree
• Experience with Linux development environments
• 5 plus years' professional experience programming in C++ or Java for Mid-Level
• 9 plus years' professional experience programming in C++ or Java for Senior-Level

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, Perl)
• Experience with network architecture design
• Experience with User Interface design
• Experience with DevSecOps and Cloud Computing
• Experience with DO-178 and/or Military Airworthiness certification
• Experience with bus communications and protocols including Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553 and/or ARINC 429
• Experience with Link16
• Experience with open architecture constructs like Open Mission Systems (OMS)
• Experience with Cyber Security and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application
• Experience with Hardware and Software Systems Integration

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Union: This is a union-represented position. Shift: This position is primarily for 1st shift. Travel: This position requires less than 10% travel. 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 Experienced Level: $135,150 - $182,850 Summary Pay Range for Senior Level: $171,700 - $232,300 Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 21, 2026 Export Control Requirements: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance 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.

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.