Entry Level Hardware Engineer Jobs in Federal Way, WA

Job Description

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer – Developer to join the P-8 Missions System Software Engineering team in Kent, WA.

Our teams is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Software Engineer – Developers.

The P-8 Poseidon program is the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platform for the US Navy and several international partners. Candidates will belong to an Agile software engineering development team that supports operating system, hardware, platform, and application development.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, code, interfaces and designs for P8 Mission Systems Software
• Supports development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products
• Collaborates and contributes within an agile, cross-functional engineering team to support software development, troubleshoot issues, and complete root cause analysis for delivered products
• Completes operating system cyber security investigations and static analysis code updates
• Integrates Mission Systems software on lab and aircraft hardware along with debugging software and hardware systems

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance Post-Start is required
• 2+ years’ experience with software development on Windows or Linux
• 2+ years’ experience with Java or C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3: 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with specific scripting languages: XML, Pearl, Python
• Knowledge of Agile software development processes
• Knowledge of protocols: Networking, Serial, Device I/O, Wireless Communication
• Experience Troubleshooting H/W and S/W issues in a complex environment
• Experience using team collaboration tools including Git, JIRA, Confluence, Artifactory, etc.

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

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.

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 for Associate level (Level 2): USD $106,250 - $143,750

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): USD $135,150 - $182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

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.

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

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.