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Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team (Associate, Experienced, Senior)

Boeing

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team (Associate, Experienced, Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team (Associate, Experienced, Senior) to join the team in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL to support the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

The Boeing Missile Defense National Team (MDNT) was established in 2004 to develop and deploy the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system. This system ingests data from sensors around the globe to create a single source of information for the warfighter to enable engagements. The C2BMC Program is a full lifecycle defense contract providing solutions across the engineering capability to include system architecture, development, deployment, operations and maintenance, and sustainment of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This work integrates efforts from multiple companies (teammates) with systems engineering experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements development, modeling and simulation (M&S), network design, integration and test, and analysis.

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

This position will focus on supporting the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The Boeing Missile Defense Programs support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. Be a part of our passionate and highly motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.

Find your Future with Us.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, very generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs. For more information, click here.

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 may require the ability to obtain access to an MDA facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Work with industry partners as a key contributor to design, develop, maintain, and test new and existing Java-based applications in support of the C2BMC applications.

  • Support full software development lifecycle including generating design artifacts, implementing software changes, supporting design and code reviews, software testing, and resolution of issues found during testing

  • Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes

  • Software Requirements and architecture development in support of MDS systems

  • Develop, select, tailor and deploy integration and test processes, tools and metrics

  • Execute and document integration and test activities and events

  • Mentor junior engineers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Active Secret Clearance

  • Familiarity with the Agile software development process

  • 2+ years of experience with backend development (Java, Spring, Oracle SQL, SQL Server)

  • 2+ years working in Unix or Linux environment

  • 2+ years of development, deployment and version control tools such as Git, Eclipse, Jira and VersionOne

  • 1+ year of experience with SysML Modeling Language

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

  • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Strong Java (J2EE/Java Spring) development experience

  • Strong understanding of software development principles including OOP, design patterns, and testing/debugging techniques

  • Understanding standard system engineering design artifacts such as System Requirements, Use Cases, and SysML diagrams

  • Experience using Eclipse to develop Java-based software applications

  • Experience using Maven, Gradle, and/or microservices

  • Experience software performance optimization

  • Experience using automated unit testing frameworks

  • Experience developing Command and Control software application

  • Security+ or equivalent certification within 60 days of starting

  • Knowledge of server side development and message passing

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root causes, recommend and develop a solution

  • Familiar with DevSecOps, but not required

  • Missile defense domain experience, but not required

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.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)

Conflict of Interest:

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

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: $99,450 - $134,550

Summary Pay Range for Mid level: $126,650 - 171,350

Summary Pay Range for Senior level: $160,650 - $217,350

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you'll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

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