Senior Systems Software Engineer

Job Description
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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer to join the P-8 Missions System Software Engineering team in Kent, Washington.
The P-8 Mission Systems Software Operating Systems (OS) team needs a strong software architect on-site to lead a variety of products including the Virtual Integration Platform (VIP).
The P-8 Poseidon program is the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platform for the US Navy and several international partners. Candidates will belong to an Agile software engineering development team that supports operating system, hardware, platform, and application development.
This engineer shall lead, oversee, and direct design, development, analysis, and maintenance of software systems, possess applicable domain experience, and work with internal and external teams across the P-8 Program to support Operating Systems development. Duties include but are not limited to: developing requirements, creation of design documentation inputs/formatting, technical coordination/cross-training, software development, and software validation and testing.
Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the design, architecture, development, and maintenance of P-8 Operating Systems products including the Virtual Integration Platform (VIP) and P-8 Trainer variants

• Lead and oversee the design, architecture, prototyping, and development of mission computing and software modernization
• Partner with software and hardware stakeholders to inform system definition and oversees translation of system-level requirements into software requirements to meet Navy customer capability requests
• Provide cross-team architecture level guidance for P-8 Mission Systems Software including estimation of new business and opportunities
• Mentor junior engineers and provide cross-training within the team by implementing and documenting standard design, test, and execution processes and procedures for the OS and VIPs

Basic Qualifications (Required 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
• 10+ years of experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada

• Experience with requirements analysis, management, and decomposition
• Experience with standard engineering tools such as MBSE/PLE, Cameo, DOORS and common collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Git)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 20+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• Experience with mission systems, avionics, command & control architectures, embedded systems, sensor systems, or related defense/space programs.
• Prior work on software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, flight test, or distributed system integration.

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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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: $190,400-$257,600
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 18, 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 an active U.S. 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.