Lead Java Software Engineer - Developer

This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is 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 sub system 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.

Position 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

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 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience

• Experience with the specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems

• Experience with host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components

• Experience with deriving and allocating requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle

• Experience with software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints

• Experience with software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software

• Experience with software development and testing tools, capability and usage. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools

• Experience with the implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety

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. 

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