Lead Java Software Engineer - Developer

Role Description

The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer (Virtual) to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is a dynamic group of software engineers creating the future of Ground support with the extensibility and adaptability to be used across ALL Boeing programs. The software team is executing this vision through modern software technologies (Java, ReactJS, Python, CI/CD pipelines) and methodologies (Scaled Agile). AGA is looking for self-motivated high performers to lead and execute the large scope of Java development needed for the program's vision.

The ideal candidates will provide Java software development leadership for the Advanced Ground Architecture program, specifically the System Planning and Scheduling team. These positions will be responsible for:

• Accelerating complex Java development.
• Shepherding peer reviews for code merge requests at a faster cycle time.
• Providing subsystem leadership on key components.
• Mentoring early and mid-career software developers in AGA to be higher performers.
• Assisting P6 and Chief Engineering on architecture and software system engineering duties and decisions.
• Monitoring overall cost and schedule performance to meet or exceed expectations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
• Oversees the review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.
• Reviews the development, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
• Oversees development, documentation, and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software products.
• Oversees debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.
• Oversees research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
• Leads development, establishment, monitoring, and improvement of software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
• Reviews planning, execution, and documentation of software research and development projects.
• Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations.
• Oversees software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
• Oversees tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience working with both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• 10+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS Languages.
• 10+ years of experience in software configuration management tools.
• 10+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment.

Requirements

• 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 and 14+ years of related work experience.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience.
• OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience.
• Experience with the specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes.
• Understanding of the relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems.
• Experience with host environments, including processors, operating systems, and networks.
• Ability to build, integrate, and troubleshoot software components.
• Experience with deriving and allocating requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Experience with software architecture and design methodologies.
• Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics, and constraints.
• Experience with software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software.
• Experience with software development and testing tools, capability, and usage.
• Experience with the implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.