Entry-Level Software Engineer

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 Entry-Level Software Engineer to support the USAF E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) team in Tukwila, WA.
This role requires a strong partnership with stakeholders to translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models, ensuring traceability and alignment with the customer's operational, and performance needs. The motivated and talented individual will develop next generation Open Mission Software (OMS) Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) Software primarily for USAF E-7A, but also support other Airborne Surveillance, Command and Control (ASC2) programs like E-3 AWACS, 767 AWACS, and other 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft. These aircraft represent the world's standard for airborne early warning and control systems, filling the need for both command-and-control functions for tactical and air defense forces, take a look at our video: https://youtu.be/nqzG2ORPJgI?si=KpBHcojc3CE7Rgsq
Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
• Gathers information to review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial design of software products
• Assists with development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations
• Assists with development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products
• Assists with debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products
• Participates in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis
• Assists with implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development
• Assists to develop, establish, monitor and improve software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks
• Provides information to execute and document software research and development project
• Gathers information to perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions
• Assists to track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance Post-Start is required
• Development experience using Java

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 0+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of directly related work experience OR 8+ years of related, relevant experience
• Experience with Multifunctional Information Distribution System(MIDS)
• Experience Joint Tactical Radio System(JTRS)
• Experience with Python

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
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.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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 $83,300 - $112,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 25, 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
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.