Entry-Level Software Engineers–Developer

Entry-Level Software Engineers–Developer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking Entry-Level Software Engineers–Developers to support our P-8 Mission Execution Software team located in Kent, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security Services (BDS) business organization. At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

During the last 100 years, humans went from walking on Earth to walking on the moon. With each decade, aviation technology crossed another frontier and the world changed. From the depths of the ocean to Mars and beyond, Boeing is inspiring the next century of explorers. Our engineers work on cutting-edge aerospace technology. We are a team of fast-paced and eager engineers; skilled scientists and thinkers; bold innovators willing to push boundaries. Join us and be part of the team that will change the future of aerospace as we now know it.

In this position, you will be responsible for key capabilities such as weapons integration, sensor integration, data fusion, tactical data links, Operator Machine Interface (OMI), as well as the software execution environment for the platform, Simulation and Trainer support software. You’ll be an integral part of supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) P-8 Poseidon program, which is the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platform for the US Navy and several international partners. Recent contract awards have enabled team expansion and growth. This franchise program is anticipated to continue to be a stable program for the foreseeable future.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops Mission Systems, Simulation or Trainer Support software

• Participates in use case development for software requirements

• Develops and conducts unit and integration tests

• Participates in peer reviews

• Supports root cause analysis and correction for delivered products

• Supports system test, aircraft delivery, and ground and flight-based test events

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Experience with Java (preferred), C++ or C programming language experience

• Development experience in Linux or Windows environments

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.

• Specific scripting languages: XML, Pearl, Python

• Agile software development processes

• Use case development

• Protocols: Networking, Serial, Device I/O, Wireless Communication

• Development of Training software and User Interface design

• Troubleshooting H/W and S/W issues in a complex environment

• Linux OS Support Experience (RHEL)

• Installation and configuration of Linux OS

• Startup and basic configuration of Virtual Machine and Virtual Network environments

• Supporting as-run test reports and other contractual deliverables

• Exposure to Object Oriented Design

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.

Union: This is a union represented position.

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 d