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Entry-Level Software Engineer - Developer

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026497210 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 18, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 currently seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer - Developer to support our E-7 Software New Business team located in Tukwila, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.

The AEW&C E-7 New Business team will engage in cutting-edge research and development to lay the foundation of the future of the E-7 platform's software capabilities. This team is a passionate, driven and collaborative team that embraces modern software best practices, standards and initiatives to enhance the E-7 platform's performance and adaptability.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assists with the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
  • Gathers information to review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial design of software products
  • Assists with development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations
  • Assists with ​development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products
  • Assists with debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products
  • Participates in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis
  • Assists with implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development
  • Assists to develop, establish, monitor and improve software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks
  • Provides information to ​execute and document software research and development project
  • Gathers information to perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions
  • Assists to ​track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years equivalent related experience

  • Experience in C++ or Java

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline experience or 13 years of related relevant work experience

  • Experience with host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components

  • Experience in software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages

  • Experience in software architecture and design methodologies

  • Experience in 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 general and software development and testing tools, capability and usage

  • Experience in domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches

  • Experience with supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process

  • Experience in implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety

Travel: 25% of the time

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.

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 for: $83,300 - $112,700


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 21, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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