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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$162,138 / year median in California
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Experienced Software Engineer
The Boeing Company
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El Segundo, California
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/02/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
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 an Experienced Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo CA or Chantilly, VA.
The selected candidate will work perform full stack development using the AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience working across the tech stack with a solid understanding of software architecture, infrastructure tooling, and engineering fundamentals. The candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement scalable software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives.
As a member of the Boeing software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing NSP Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
Position Responsibilities:
Develops, tests, and maintains web applications that meet industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
Reviews, analyze, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products
Develops, maintains, enhances, and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations
Develops, documents, and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products
Participates in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings
Analyze, characterize, debug and resolve performance related issues to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products
Handles user inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues, and analyze user feedback
Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development
Develop, establish, monitor, and improve software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align with organization goals and industry benchmarks
Executes and documents software research and development projects
Advise on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations
Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions
Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
Performs cost benefit analysis to help guide technical solutions
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years' experience designing and developing software for complex systems (i.e. Distributed Systems, Multi-Threaded and Multi-Process Applications) and a foundation in computer science and software development
- 3+ years' experience with Python
- 3+ plus years' experience front end web programming (Angular 9/10+, Typescript, JavaScript)
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 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience
Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns
Experience with relational databases
Experience with software development using agile principles and a structured development process
Experience in Infrastructure Tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines)
Experience in building out regression test suites
Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
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:
Position may require travel up to 10 of the time.
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.
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.
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: USD $135,150 - $182,850
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
1. Best in class 401(k) plan: well match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10 of eligible pay with immediate 100 vesting 2.
Student Loan Match:
The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees Boeing 401(k) accounts. Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 04, 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. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top 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.
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.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance