Lead Java Software Engineer – Developer

About the Position

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia; Seal Beach, California; El Segundo, California; and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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.

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.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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

• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, 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. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post-processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools.
  • Experience with the implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

About the Company

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.