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Full Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
135,150–232,300 / Year
Location
USA - Chantilly, VA • USA - Seal Beach, CA
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
Apply by
July 24, 2026
Applicants
0
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Job Description
Full Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Space Mission Systems (SMS) team in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Lead Software Engineers.
This position will focus on Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission. As a member of the Boeing software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. This role provides opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
Position Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
- Develops, maintains, enhances, and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations
- Regularly assess, update, and maintain software libraries and COTS products to ensure compatibility, security, and performance within the application ecosystem.
- Participates in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings
- Debugs and resolve issues identified to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products
- Performs software development, participate in code reviews, and adhere to guidance on software standards and design principles.
- Develops, establishes, monitors, and improves software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align with organization goals and industry benchmarks
- Executes and document software research and development projects
- Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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 degree or higher
- 3+ years’ experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns
- 3+ years’ experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs
- 3+ years with DevSecOps and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and execution
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Level 4: 5 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 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience
- Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API
- Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning
- Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management
- Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes
- Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions
- Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
- Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems
- Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications
- Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
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.
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 $135,150 – $182,850
Summary Pay Range for Lead level (Level 4): USD $171,700 – $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 Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
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/SCI 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 award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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Key Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle.
- Develops, maintains, enhances, and optimizes software products for systems integrations.
- Assesses, updates, and maintains software libraries and COTS products.
- Participates in agile software development lifecycle including planning and reviews.
- Debugs and resolves issues to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Performs software development, participates in code reviews, and adheres to design principles.
- Develops and improves software processes, tools, and key performance metrics.
- Executes and documents software research and development projects.
- Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or higher
Skills Required
JavaC++PythonObject-oriented designSoftware patternsDevSecOpsContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeploymentCI/CD toolsCollaborationMentoringProblem solvingHTMLCSSJavaScriptReactOpen LayersSpring FrameworkHibernateRDBMSNoSQLRESTOpen APIAgileSAFeTest-driven developmentJenkinsGitLab CIJava Message ServiceWebLogicIvyMavenGradleGitSQL ServerOracleMySQLMongoDBUnit testingIntegration testingSystem testingSystems engineering
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Student Loan Match
- Relocation assistance
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
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