Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Company:
The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support our Open Architecture Systems Integrated Software Solutions team located in Tukwila, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

At The Boeing Company, 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 built on shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, engaging, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

As the Lead Software Engineer, you will provide leadership and direction to the software development team (internal and suppliers), removing roadblocks, developing execution plans and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will be responsible for analyzing customer requirements, decomposing requirements into actionable tasks and planning program increments for the development team. You will be responsible for leading the implementation of the DevSecOps toolchain in the Boeing Software Factory.

Engaging with key stakeholders to understand program needs, provide updates, and ensure satisfaction with delivered solutions is essential. Key responsibilities include working closely with the customer, Boeing Program Manager and Chief Engineer to ensure project requirements are met and deliverables are on schedule, leading development activities with external suppliers, and ensuring their contributions align with project goals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products
• Coordinates the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations
• Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products
• Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products
• Leads 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
• Leads execution and documentation of software research and development projects
• Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations
• Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions
• Leads tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
• Leads the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
• Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 5+ years of experience in full cycle software engineer; full SDLC experienced
• 5+ years of experience inleading varieties of software teams
• 5+ years of experience in Object Oriented programming languages
• 5+ years of experience in agile software development environments

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
• Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle
• Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints
• Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software
• Knowledge of general and 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

Travel:up to 20%

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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 Lead Level: $136,850 - $185,150

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Not Applicable

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:
This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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