Entry-Level Software Engineer-Developer

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Software Engineer – Developer to join the Special Projects Dallas (SPD) P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) ​team in Richardson, TX .

At Boeing, our software engineers use their expertise to dream up next generation’s software capabilities for some amazing aerospace platforms. The Boeing SPD AAS team provides the mission systems software that runs on the P-8A to provide the warfighter the ability to perform mission and tactic planning, interface with the sensor, display sensor data to the operator, and replay missions. The team also provides the capability to train fleet operators on the AAS mission by adding simulations to the baseline P-8 Training system. In this role, you will execute the full lifecycle development, including software engineering life-cycle design, development, integration and maintenance support for the P-8A AAS Mission Systems contracts.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards

• Gathers information to review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial design of software products

• Assists with development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations

• Assists with ​development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products

• ​Assists with debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products

• Participates in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis

• Assists with implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development

• Assists to develop, establish, monitor and improve software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks

• Provides information to ​execute and document software research and development project

• Gathers information to perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions

• Assists to ​track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree

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

• Experience in software development

• Experience using Java

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 and 0+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of directly related work experience OR 8+ years of related, relevant experience

• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

• Experience with development of C/C++ and/or Linux Operating Systems

• Experience with development of OpenGL

• Experience in AGILE/DevOps methodologies

• Experience in Real-Time Algorithm implementation

• Experience in Development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, interfaces and designs for software systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 .

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:

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: USD $ 83,300- $ 112,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 28, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret 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.

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.