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Boeing is hiring a Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior) | Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) in Seal Beach, CA; Herndon, VA +2. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 11. The advertised pay is $126,650–$182,850 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.
How the pay compares
Boeing advertises $126,650 to $182,850 a year, a midpoint of $154,750 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 83% 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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About hiring at Boeing
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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Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to support our Advanced Ground Architecture team 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.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Software Engineers. The Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is a 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 execute the large scope of Java development needed for the program's vision.
The ideal candidates will provide software engineering functions for the design, development, and maintenance of complex, multi-tiered application software systems used to support the command and control of space vehicles. The software engineers will work day-to-day with system and test engineers in order to implement, test, and document new features and improvements for both web services and applications supporting distributed computing solutions. 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:
- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software in an Agile execution that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards throughout the end-to-end lifecycle
- Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design and software products
- Develops, maintains, and enhances software products & features for system integrations
- Documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software products
- Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products
- Interfaces with the user community to troubleshoot technical issues, seek user feedback, and develop future design concepts
- Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development
- Develops, establishes, monitors, and improves software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks
- Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations
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
- Experience in both Windows and Linux operating systems
- 3+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS Languages
- 3+ years of experience in software development and configuration management tools
- 1+ years of experience developing software products in a cloud environment
- Experience with Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience in Java, React
- 5+ years of experience in Window, Linux, and AWS environments
- 5+ years of experience in Windows-based IDEs, Linux-based IDEs, Maven, Git, Gitlab
- 2+ years of experience using Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)
- 2+ years of experience writing unit tests (Junit/Mockito Testing)
- 2+ years of experience with Spring Boot, NoSQL Databases (specifically MongoDB), REST API integration, and Kubernetes with Helm
- Experience implementing algorithms involving orbital mechanics, coordinate transforms, etc.
- Experience working with distributed teams
- Experience with Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) software development
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 for Experienced level (Level 3): USD $126,650 – $182,850
Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): USD $160,650 – $232,300
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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