Lead Java Software Engineer – Developer
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Software Development
Software Engineer
Overview
Lead Java Software Engineer – Developer. The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia;
Colorado Springs, Colorado;
Seal Beach, California; and El Segundo, California. This position focuses on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization and the Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team, which develops extensible and adaptable ground support across Boeing programs using modern software technologies (Java, React
JS, Python) and methodologies (Scaled Agile).
The ideal candidate will provide Java software development leadership for the Advanced Ground Architecture program, specifically the System Planning and Scheduling team. Responsibilities include accelerating complex Java development, shepherding peer reviews for code merge requests, providing subsystem leadership on key components, mentoring junior and mid-career developers, and assisting P6 and Chief Engineering on architecture and software system engineering duties and decisions.
This role also involves monitoring overall cost and schedule performance to meet or exceed expectations.
- Oversees the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulatory 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 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
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- Experience working with both Windows and Linux operating systems
- 10+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS Languages
- 10+ years of experience in software configuration management tools
- 10+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science with 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
- Experience with specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes; understanding of relationships between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems
- Experience with host environments, processors, operating systems and networks; ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components
- Experience deriving and allocating requirements (system, sub-system, software) and showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle
- Experience with software architecture and design methodologies; ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements and constraints
- Experience with software development processes in compliance with internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices
- Experience with software development and testing tools and usage (e.g., compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, GUI builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, web authoring tools)
- Experience with implementation, validation, and verification processes to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety
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.
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