Associate Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Associate Software Engineer with Security Clearance
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 an Associate Software Engineer to join the B-52J Navigation and Displays team in Kent, Washington, supporting the B-52J CERP program within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS).

The role focuses on flight software development and avionics modernization for a long-serving, iconic military aircraft; and it is ideal for someone passionate about embedded systems who is ready to go beyond basic coding while working alongside experienced engineers in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be an independent contributor who supports lifecycle activities - design, development, integration, verification, process/tool deployment, supplier and project coordination, research, and troubleshooting - under general direction from technical leads, product owner, and functional manager.

This is a hands-on and high-impact role where you will own features, understand system architecture, tackle complex assignments, mentor junior engineers, and influence team processes; therefore, previous experience in avionics and related domains is required. If you are excited about building dependable embedded systems and contributing your flight software knowledge to a historic aircraft modernization, we'd love to hear from you - please apply today to join the B-52J Navigation and Displays team and help shape the future of this mission-critical program.

Position Responsibilities:

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

* Assists with review, analysis and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.

* Supports development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.

* Supports development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.

* Supports debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.

* Participates in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis.

* Supports implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.

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

* Supports execution and documentation of software research and development project.

* Assists with performing software project management activities and software supplier management functions.

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

Basic Qualifications:

* 2+ years of professional experience in software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, verification, process/tool deployment, supplier and project coordination, research, and troubleshooting

* Experience in Agile software development

* Experience in Agile workflow tools such as VS Code and platforms such as Gitlab

* Experience developing embedded real-time software with C, C++, Java, Python, Rust, or Ada

* Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)

* Experience with object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) methodologies

* Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering technology (includes computer engineering, computer science, or software engineering)

* Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle

* Experience with designing entire components and features following specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems

* Experience with taking a feature from planning to deployment without needing constant check-ins from senior staff

* Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software

* Knowledge of general and software development and testing tools, capability and usage; for example, compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools

* Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices,…