Software Engineer (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 has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to support the Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) Daybreak team in Chantilly, VA.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Software Engineers.
The Boeing SI&WS Daybreak team is hiring a Software Engineer to develop, integrate, maintain, and modernize software applications supporting mission-critical processing workflows in AWS cloud environments. This role involves developing software in Python, C, and C++; integrating existing algorithms and legacy applications; processing specialized data formats and associated metadata; and packaging and deploying software within containerized environments. You will work across the software lifecycle to deliver reliable, maintainable capabilities that support operational mission needs.
Position Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and applications using Python, C, and C++ to support mission-critical processing workflows
• Analyzes, debugs, and integrates existing algorithms and legacy applications; develop interfaces and wrappers to make software capabilities available to higher-level applications and services
• Evaluates legacy implementations and dependencies to determine appropriate approaches for integration, modification, refactoring, or selective rewriting
• Develops and maintains software for ingesting, parsing, validating and processing specialized data formats and associated metadata
• Packages, containerizes, and rehosts software applications in AWS cloud environments, supporting reliable execution and integration with existing cloud services
• Use cloud tools and infrastructure-as-code technologies, such as Pulumi, to configure application resources, manage deployment dependencies, and support repeatable software deployments
• Develops, tests, and delivers software using GitLab and CI/CD pipelines, supporting automated builds, testing, integration, and deployment
• Troubleshoots software issues across application code, data formats, native libraries, interfaces, dependencies, and deployment environments
• Develops automated tests, validation procedures, and error handling to ensure software reliability, data integrity, and maintainability
• Integrates software components into existing architectures and processing pipelines; support deployment, verification, and ongoing operational maintenance
• Participates in Agile software development activities, including iteration planning, backlog refinement, and team collaboration within a SAFe framework
• Collaborates with software engineers, system engineers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into effective software solutions
• Documents software designs, interfaces, dependencies, and integration procedures to support long-term sustainment and reuse

What success looks like:

• Reliable software capabilities delivered and maintained to support mission-critical processing requirements
• Existing algorithms and applications successfully integrated into supported software environments
• Robust handling and processing of specialized data formats and associated metadata
• Software components packaged and deployed reliably within AWS cloud environments using repeatable, documented procedures
• Effective use of cloud services and deployment tools to support application integration and sustainment
• Automated builds, testing, and deployment processes that improve software quality, reliability, and delivery consistency
• Clear technical documentation and effective collaboration that support software integration, troubleshooting, and sustainment

Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required) with eligibility for SCI access pre-start (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance pre-start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 1+ years software development experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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
• Experience developing software in Python and C/C++
• Experience integrating existing algorithms, libraries, or legacy applications
• Familiarity with Python interfaces to native code and software interoperability
• Experience with AWS cloud services and deploying applications in cloud environments
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Pulumi, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation
• Familiarity with GitLab, Git-based version control, and CI/CD pipeline configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience parsing structured or binary file formats and working with associated metadata
• Familiarity with radar or signal processing algorithms, or other specialized data-processing applications
• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration
• Experience working in Agile software development environments, preferably using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's 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 for Associate Level (Level 2): USD $106,250 - $143,750
Summary Pay Range for Experienced Level (Level 3): 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:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• 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 Nov. 09, 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. 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.