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Lead Software Systems Engineer

Fairfax, Virginia Job ID JR2025455083 Category Security Clearance Role Type Hybrid Post Date Jun. 27, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Systems Engineer for NATO (North Atlantics Treaty Organization) & OMS (Open Mission Systems) to join the Phantom Works Open C2 Mission Systems Software team located in Fairfax, Virginia. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

Boeing presently supports NATO Unmanned Command and Control (C2) and Autonomy efforts, driving changes to several standards used by Boeing and all Unmanned Systems developers.  This software engineer supports direct involvement with NATO Unmanned C2 efforts. Specifically, the role’s responsibilities include:

  • Establish and maintain working relationships with NATO leadership in unmanned systems working groups

  • Provide guidance to Boeing programs on the use of NATO C2 Standards

  • Submit recommended changes to NATO standards, review recommended changes provided by others, and ensure Boeing interests are represented in evolving standards

  • Act as a focal for Boeing Company interaction with NATO standards development working groups concerning unmanned vehicles, use of autonomy and command & control

Position Responsibilities:

  • Researches and oversees implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.

  • Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and oversees translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.

  • Establishes and maintains working relationships with NATO leadership in unmanned systems working groups

  • Provides guidance to Boeing programs on the use of NATO C2 Standards

  • Submits recommended changes to NATO standards, review recommended changes provided by others, and ensure Boeing interests are represented in evolving standards

  • Acts as a focal for Boeing Company interaction with NATO standards development working groups concerning unmanned vehicles, use of autonomy and command & control

  • Collaborates and consults with software engineering leads, test leads, and the system design teams on Boeing programs, concerning key decisions regarding OMS functional allocations and responsibilities, software architecture, software requirements and test strategies.

  • Technically represents Boeing OMS to outside organizations and discusses changes to the OMS Standard, both from within Boeing and from outside companies.

  • Works with all Air Dominance Programs within Boeing to advise on NATO and OMS Standards implementations.

  • Works with all Air Dominance Programs within Boeing to create and submit changes to NATO and OMS Standards.

  • Serves as a subject matter expert and must have experience in Open C2 Standards development.

  • Must work well in a group setting and have strong inter-personal and communication skills. Trains and mentors others.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. 2-3 days office, full travel

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience working with any of the following Customers: Department of Defense (DoD), International Customers, NATO; or the United States Air Force (USAF)

  • 10+ years of experience in Interface management to include interface control documents and interface design documents

  • Experience in systems engineering (i.e. system or software requirements, development, and/or test)

  • Experience defining Open Mission Systems (OMS)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience with NATO STANAG Standards such as STANAG 4586 and 4817

  • Experience Universal C2 Interface (UCI) Systems

  • Master 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

  • Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.

  • Knowledge of company, state, federal and/or International compliance regulations (e.g. import/export, intellectual properties, International Standards Organization [ISO], Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], Joint Aviation Authorities [JAA], International Civil Aviation Organization [ICAO], International Traffic In Arms Regulations [ITAR]).

  • Knowledge of customer's/supplier's organization, processes, policies and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc.

  • Knowledge of engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems (e.g., aircraft, avionics, propulsion, spacecraft, information/ communication systems) throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment.

  • Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems.

  • Knowledge of product lifecycle, including manufacturing, deployment, modification, aging and continued service, and disposal.

  • Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software.

  • Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

  • Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.

Travel:
Occasional travel may be required but would be less than 25%.

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.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 Associate: $167,450 - $226,550


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 12, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. 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.

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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