Software Security Engineer, Experienced or Senior; Virtual

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 a Software Security Engineer, (Experienced or Senior) (Virtual) to support our Open Source Program Office located in Orlando, Florida
. This position focuses on supporting the Products and Capabilities team.

The Open Source Program Office’s mission is to champion open-source engagement across the enterprise and deliver a world class open-source management experience with flawless compliance. The Software Security Engineer will evaluate and mitigate security risks within the enterprise’s use and contribution of open-source software, perform product security risk, vulnerability analyses, and security audits, and automate security assessments. The role translates the Chief Engineer's strategic security analysis into automated and integrated open-source security practices for the company.

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require relocation.

• Operationalize the open-source policy and process through automation
• Independently investigate, analyze, and resolve licensing issues, driving for business-based outcomes
• Automate Software Composition Analysis (SCA) with a mix of COTS, open source, and in-house tooling; conduct trade studies with Product Owners to meet stakeholder requirements
• Manage configuration and output of dependency scanners; triage critical OSS vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation with development teams
• Translate approved legal/license policies into code-based checks and automated tooling to prevent incompatible license usage in new projects
• Engineer and maintain security and license scanning tools; enforce compliance by enabling automated build failures upon policy violation
• Document all automated processes and serve as the technical liaison, transferring security analysis into scalable, repeatable engineering practices
• Collaborate with the Product Owner on backlog and technical roadmap
• Seek additional automation opportunities
• Track and improve KPIs

• 1+ year’s experience with software licensing and knowledge of third-party and open-source software issues
• 2+ years’ experience applying software cybersecurity principles and techniques
• 3+ years’ experience in software development lifecycle
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• Ability to independently make and execute software product level licensing decisions
• Ability to interact effectively with Legal, Ethics, and Program Management
• Experience performing license assessments and addressing licensing issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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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 are met as outlined in our policies.

We offer a Total Rewards package including competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a variety of benefit programs (health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away). Specific programs vary by location, eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Experienced Level: $94,350 - $146,050

Summary pay range for Senior Level: $114,750 - $178,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 05, 2026
.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” is required as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start may be required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.