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Senior Java Software Engineer – Developer

Compensation
$170,100–$222,200/year

Job Description

Senior Java Software Engineer – Developer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer – Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Seal Beach, California, El Segundo, California and Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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 5+ years of planned work will also provide stability and plenty of opportunities for leadership. 

The ideal candidates will provide software engineering functions for the design, development, and maintenance of complex, multi-tiered application software systems used to support the command and control of space vehicles. The software engineers will work day-to-day with system and test engineers in order to implement, test, and document new features and improvements for both web services and applications supporting distributed computing solutions.  

Develop software in conjunction with agile team leadership including participation at agile events. Assist in the execution of DevSecOps processes in order to deliver software baseline on sprint boundaries. Participate in PI planning as an agile team member. Engage with users and other engineers to determine solutions to technical issues. 

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.   

Position Responsibilities:

  • 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 handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis.
  • Leads development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
  • Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.
  • 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 review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.
  • Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • This Role requires an active TS/SCI clearance
  • 5+ years of experience in Java, ReactJS
  • 5+ years of experience in Java and associated frameworks and tools such as Spring Boot, WildFly, JPA, Maven
  • 5+ years of experience in Windows-based IDEs and Linux-based IDEs
  • 5+ years of experience in software configuration management tools (e.g. Git) and problem/issue tracking tools (e.g. Jira)
  • 5+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment, using Agile Methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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
  • Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems.
  • Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components.
  • Knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches. Domain examples include data processing, ground support, tools and analysis models. Examples of characteristics and constraints that impact software include operating systems, fidelity and information processing capacity. Examples of products include aircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based support systems.
  • Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

Work Location

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

Travel: Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)

Union:

This is not a union-represented position.

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/Experienced: $170,100 - $222,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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. Top Secret/SCI 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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Job Details

Category
Software
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Herndon, VA; USA - Seal Beach, CA; USA - El Segundo, CA; USA - Colorado Springs, CO
Posted
Apr 19, 2026, 08:00 PM
Listed
Apr 20, 2026, 08:31 PM
Compensation
$170,100 - $222,200 per year

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