Lead Java Software Engineer - Developer

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life 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 looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia; Seal Beach, California; El Segundo, California; Mesa, Arizona; 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.

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, and assisting P6 and Chief Engineering on architecture and software system engineering duties and decisions. These responsibilities are in addition to monitoring overall cost and schedule performance to meet or exceed expectations.

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

• 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

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• 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
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position

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 Virginia: $211,650 - $286,350
• For Colorado: $198,050 - $267,950
• For California: $211,650 - $286,350

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.

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.

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.

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 01, 2026