Experienced Software Developer Engineer (P-8 Mission Systems)

The Boeing Company

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Kent, Washington

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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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to support our P-8 Mission Systems Software team located in Kent, Washington. P-8 is part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security Services (BDS) business unit.

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and supporting Mission Systems software.

You'll be an integral part of supporting the P-8 Poseidon program, which is the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platform for the US Navy and several international partners. Upcoming contract awards have enabled team expansion and growth. This franchise program is anticipated to continue to be a stable program for the foreseeable future.

We are seeking a leader that is passionate about aerospace and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging government and international programs.

This exciting position requires demonstrated experience as a Software Developer, knowledge of the full software development life cycle (requirements, design, code, test), and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities for multiple programs and customers. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products. Designs, develops, tests, and maintains mission software throughout the lifecycle that meets customer requirements.
• ​Participates in lab integration, debug, and test.
• Investigates and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products. ​
• Follows and improves software processes.
• Executes and documents software research and development projects.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

3 or more years of engineering work experience in:

Java (preferred), C++ or C programming language experience

Exposure to Object Oriented Design

Troubleshooting S/W issues in a complex environment

Linux and Windows 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 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

​Agile software development processes

Jira, git, Bit Bucket

Scripting languages: XML, Perl, Python

Experience in Weapons Integration on military platforms

Software Architecture experience

Software Requirements experience

Interface design and control document experience

Supporting contractual deliverables

Development of User Interface design

Experience with validation and verification processes

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:

$135,150 - $182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 08, 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

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.

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