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Lead Software Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to support the E-7A Mission team in Tukwila, WA.

This role requires a strong partnership with stakeholders to translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models, ensuring traceability and alignment with the customer's operational, and performance needs. The motivated and talented individual will develop next generation Open Mission Software (OMS) Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) Software primarily for USAF E-7A, but also support other Airborne Surveillance, Command and Control (ASC2) programs like E-3 AWACS, 767 AWACS, and other 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft. These aircraft represent the world's standard for airborne early warning and control systems, filling the need for both command-and-control functions for tactical and air defense forces, take a look at our video: https://youtu.be/nqzG2ORPJgI?si=KpBHcojc3CE7Rgsq

The ideal candidate will lead software lifecycle activities as an Agile Product Owner; this includes but not limited to code reviews, risk analysis, and Program Increment planning. You will also oversee product and process alignment with project plans and industry standards, and champion the adoption of emerging development technologies and techniques. This is in support of multiple customers and air platforms.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads design, development, and maintenance of software systems meeting stringent quality, safety, security, and certification standards

• Collaborates with stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into software requirements and models

• Conducts and reviews software system-level analyses to identify risks, issues, and opportunities; leads mitigation efforts

• Leads code reviews ensuring compliance with requirements and standards

• Oversees test completion, verification processes, and issue resolution

• Develops program documentation as needed

• Monitors product and process alignment with project plans and industry standards

• Leads software project management and assists with supplier management activities

• Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to software development

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

• 9+ years' experience with software development processes

• 5+ years' experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java

• Experience with tactical data links (e.g., Link-16)

• Experience with integrated ground and flight command, control, and communication systems

• Experience in a Customer-Facing role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience

• Hands-on experience with Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), including:

  • TTNT and TDMA technologies.

  • MIDS integration with Link 16 network experience

  • Command and Control (C2) instances

• Experience with MIL-STD-6016(aka Link 16) systems and standards

• Proficiency in Information Exchange Requirements (IER), with the ability to trace from J message to requirements (and vice versa)

• Experience in software systems engineering within defense or aerospace sectors

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Conflict of Interest:

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

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 $171,700 - $232,300

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

2. Student Loan Match:The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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