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Software Development Engineer

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025477985 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 06, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 currently seeking Software Engineers–Developer (Associate, Experienced or Senior)to support ourPhantom Works Software teamlocated inTukwila, Washington.This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

Come be a part of the team which is building the next generation Common Tactical Edge Network, a vendor-built, open architecture, government-owned overlay network to enable distributed battle management command and control in highly contested environments.

For more than 100 years, Boeing has continually found newer and better ways to provide the best products and services to our customers and meet their needs where they are today — and where they will need to be tomorrow.Phantom Works, Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s advanced research, development and prototyping division, has answered the call by dedicatedly investing in facilities, people, technology and techniques – allowing us to offer the most advanced weapons systems in the industry.Propelled by a team with an innovative spirit that transcends cultures, Phantom Works pushes beyond perceived limits and embraces taking risks to deliver strategically disruptive, innovative, sustainable and production-ready capabilities to the Warfighter.We believe the phrase “it can’t be done” is a myth, and our team eagerly takes on the toughest challenges, bringing cutting-edge technologies to life – from seabed to outer space

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Level Software Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded 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 andoptimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations

  • Develops, documents and maintains architecture, 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

  • Executes and documents software research and development projects

  • Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations

  • Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions

  • Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience with programming in C++ or Java

  • 2+ years of experience working with agile teams and agile software development

  • 2+ years of experience with the SDLC (Software/Systems Development Lifecycle)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • Familiarity with Link 16, MADL, and/or IP based networking

  • Familiarity with the OMS/UCI systems architecture and common messaging set

  • Familiarity with AMS-GRA and/or the A-GRA government reference architectures

  • Familiarity with modeling in Cameo

Union:

This is a union-represented position. 

Travel:

10%

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.

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 Associate Level: $102,850 -$139,150

Summary pay range for Experienced Level: $127,500-172,500

Summary pay range for Senior Level: $156,400-$211,600


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 13, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

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