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Chief Software Engineer

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Remote, USARemoteSoftware EngineeringDirector+$217,600 - $338,100Posted: 22 days ago
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Chief Software Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Chief Software Engineer (Virtual) to support our Vehicle Management Software Team. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization. We are seeking a Chief Software Engineer passionate about space and eager to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative environment supporting the design, development, and deployment of vehicle management software for Boeing commercial and government space programs.

This role requires proven experience across the software ecosystem—directing implementation, integration, verification/validation, and maintenance of complex systems while advising cross-functional teams on requirements, architecture, and test strategies. The successful candidate will demonstrate superior judgment, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills, influence adoption of emerging technologies, and mentor engineering peers to sustain and advance mission-critical capabilities.

In this role, the individual will direct the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of vehicle management software, ensuring compliance with internal and industry standards, processes, and regulations. The CSE will provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams—shaping system-level design and architecture, guiding verification/validation and integration, and advising stakeholders on requirements, test plans, and issue resolution.

This position will also influence adoption of emerging technologies and oversee development of software documentation to support current and future aerospace programs Position Responsibilities: Directs implementation, deployment, and maintenance of vehicle management software systems in compliance with internal and industry standards, processes, and regulations. Advises and partners with cross-functional engineering teams to identify, review, and refine vehicle management requirements and specifications.

Provides technical leadership for development of vehicle management software and coordinates integration of externally-developed functions into systems. Consults on test plans and test cases to ensure thorough validation of vehicle management software. Directs verification, validation, and system integration activities to ensure compliance with standards and successful system-level performance. Provides technical guidance on software implementations during system-level design and architecture activities.

Directs investigation and resolution of software issues reported by users or discovered during operations. Directs development and maintenance of software documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and technical specifications. Influences research, evaluation, and adoption of emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and development methods for vehicle management software. Advises management on a wide range of technical and programmatic topics related to vehicle management software engineering.

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): Bachelor’s Degree Ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance post-start for which the U.S. Government requires U.S.

Citizenship 18+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system 18+ years of experience in software development using languages such as C/C++ coding or java/python script development 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 and 20+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 24+ years of directly related

work experience OR 28+ years of related, relevant experience Active Top Secret Clearance Experience with the full software development lifecycle that includes requirements analysis through Formal Qualification Experience using team collaboration tools including GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence Experience in embedded real-time software development Experience automating software builds, unit tests, and integration tests using a DevOps tool chain Experience speaking at formal Program events (PDR, CDR, QPMR, etc.) Travel: No anticipated travel in this role 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. CodeVue Coding Challenge: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. 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 disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range: $217,600 - $338,100 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S.

export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance post-start
  • 18+ years of experience designing and developing software for real-time or non-real-time systems
  • 18+ years of software development experience using C/C++, Java, or Python scripting languages

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