Experienced Software Engineer, System Architecture

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 an Experienced Software Engineer, System Architecture to join the Space & Launch team located in Kent, WA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

This exciting position supports architecting and crafting modern cloud-based software for a next generation ground system! You will work with a highly dedicated, experienced, and interdisciplinary team to develop outstanding solutions to significant requirements on multifaceted full scope space system development programs.

The Software Systems Engineering position requires validated strength in modern large-scale cloud-based software systems. To be successful, one must be willing to stretch beyond their experience base and try new things to achieve daring and sophisticated objectives. This role is best suited to individuals who are self-starters, highly motivated, work well in fast paced multi-discipline team environments, and are able to work with quick decisions for the best interest of the business.

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

Primary Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Support the design of a cloud-based ground system architecture using modern DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and technology stacks

• Work closely with program IPTs, customers, external partners, cloud service providers, and data providers/consumers

• Model large-scale software architecture including documenting use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, etc.

• Write strong system and software level requirements

• Create and maintain software development, integration, and verification plans and procedures using automated testing and continuous verification principles

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

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical course of study

• 3 or more years of experience in software development with experience in software design

• Strong system / software architecture skills and ability to design highly complex systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• Experience developing software that is compliant to government-driven security and regulatory standards

• Experience applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g. MagicDraw/Cameo or Rhapsody)

• Experience working with modern DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines

• Agile software development and management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git

• Experience with modern cloud-based software architectures

Typical Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Union Represented:

This is a union-represented position.

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.

Shift:

1st

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

Salary Transparency:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $112,200 - $151,800

Eligible for 3ERP

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.