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Senior Software Engineer

Boeing
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026
💰 $286,350/yr($211,650/yr$286,350/yr)

About the role

Senior Software Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support our KC-46 Software Engineering team located in Tukwila, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. 

At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values. 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.   

In this role, the individual will lead the Aerial Refueling Software team on Vision/Human Interface software with a focus on leadership, quality, process improvement, tool improvement.  
 

We are seeking an individual 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 Test engineer, knowledge of the full software development life cycle (requirements, design, code, test and certification), 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.  
 

The Boeing KC-46 “Pegasus” is the new US Air Force aerial refueling tanker aircraft designed to support multi-role missions including refueling, cargo/passenger transport, and medevac airlift. The KC-46 is a military commercial derivative aircraft based on the Boeing 767-2C aircraft and modified per US Air Force specifications for the primary mission of aerial refueling US and Allied aircraft.  The KC-46 is equipped with self-protection, defensive and communication systems making it more survivable in a contested environment. 
 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.

  • Oversees the review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.

  • Reviews the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.

  • Oversees development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.

  • Oversees debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.

  • Oversees handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis.

  • Oversees research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.

  • Leads development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.

  • Reviews planning, execution and documentation of software research and development projects.

  • Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.

  • Oversees software project management activities and software supplier management functions.

  • Oversees tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline

  • 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).

  • 5+ years of experience in graphics/human interface software

  • 10+ years of experience in hardware and software integration

  • Experienced with Machine Learning (ML) vision processing algorithm

  • Experienced with DO-178B/C certification process

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technolog

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