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Boeing is hiring a Lead Software Engineer | Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) in Seal Beach, CA; Herndon, VA +2. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 10 years of experience, first listed on November 11. The advertised pay is $198,050–$286,350 a year. The description mentions Java, C++, React, Python, CI/CD and Agile. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 12 of them in Seal Beach, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 9 Software & IT openings in Seal Beach, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $155,000 a year at the midpoint.
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Boeing advertises $198,050 to $286,350 a year, a midpoint of $242,200 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 70% of the 1,347 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Boeing has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 21 states. Most are in software & IT (82), operations (13) and engineering & mfg (13). The biggest locations are Berkeley, MO (34), El Segundo, CA (29) and Seal Beach, CA (13). None of them is fully remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 93% show pay. We collect Boeing's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Seal Beach, California; El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado or Herndon, Virginia. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.
The Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is dynamic group of software engineers creating the future of Ground support with the extensibility and adaptability to be used across ALL Boeing programs. The software team is executing this vision through modern software technologies (Java, C++, ReactJS, python, CI/CD pipelines) and methodologies (Scaled Agile). AGA is looking for self-motivated high performers to lead and execute the large scope of Java development needed for the program's vision.
The ideal candidates will provide software development leadership for the Advanced Ground Architecture program, specifically the System Planning and Scheduling team. These positions will be responsible for accelerating complex software development, shepherding peer reviews for code merge requests at a faster cycle time, providing sub system leadership on key components, mentoring early and mid-career software developers in AGA to be higher performers, and assisting P6 and Chief Engineering on architecture and software system engineering duties and decisions. These responsibilities are in addition to monitoring overall cost and schedule performance to meet or exceed expectations. The role will also need an emphasis on Integration and Test responsibilities for the current phase of development. Ideal candidates will work integrate software products in various environments, generate and update test plans and procedures, and validate and verify requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversees the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation 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
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- 10+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS Languages
- 10+ years of experience in software configuration management tools
- 3+ years’ experience in developing software products in a cloud environment
- Experience working with both Windows and Linux operating systems
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 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
- Experience with the specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems
- Experience with host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components
- Experience with deriving and allocating requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle
- Experience with software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints
- Experience with software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software
- Experience with software development and testing tools, capability and usage. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools
- Experience with the implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety
- Experience with Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) software development
- 10+ years’ experience in developing software products in a cloud environment
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
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.
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.
Total Rewards:
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: USD $198,050 – $ 286,350
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
1) Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
2) Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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 an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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