Software Engineer, Artificial Intelligence (Associate or Experienced)

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 seeking a Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced level) to support our Boeing Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations team in Tukwila, Washington or Long Beach, CA. Boeing AI Applications and Innovations is searching for an Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer to work within a cross-functional team in developing next generation generative AI, perception and prediction solutions for aerospace applications. Your work will increase the quality, safety and efficiency of processes that drive the aircraft product lifecycle.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Level Software Engineers.
The Boeing Artificial Intelligence (AI) organization provides innovative AI technologies that enable the development of future aerospace solutions while improving the cycle time, cost, quality and performance of existing Boeing products and services. Employees work in a dynamic and distributed environment where the initiative and contribution of each team member is critical to success.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a distributed (and international) team. Many projects are multi-year and end with the successful transition and integration of new capabilities to Boeing processes and products. Project work can be funded by Independent Research and Development, Contracted Research and Development, or support to an internal Business Unit.
Your creative and intellectual skills will be used to develop innovative, nonstandard advanced machine learning algorithms and applications for engineering, production build and test operations. Additionally, you will develop data engineering tools and pipelines to filter, organize, and understand text, parametric system data, imagery, and other forms of data collected during the aircraft product lifecycle.
Position Responsibilities:

• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity derived from the aircraft product lifecycle.
• Apply the latest machine learning and artificial intelligence technology from across industries, academia, and government.
• Build, train and productionize cutting-edge ML models.
• Develop data engineering pipelines for large aerospace data sets.
• Implement software development best practices to enable product deployment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada
• 1+ years of experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, including the ability to integrate AI-driven insights into data architecture and analytics processes
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 2 - 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 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience
• Level 3 - 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
• Experience with performing verification and validation for AI and machine learning algorithms
• Experience with software development best practices
• Strong technical skills and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to collaborate and innovate in an Agile software development environment
• Experience deploying Natural Language Processing and RAG-based applications to production or commercial environments.

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.
Travel:
10% of the time
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 / Associate Level: $119,850 - $162,150
Summary pay range / Experienced Level: $150,450 - $203,550
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 11, 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
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.
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.