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Software Design and Analysis Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico Job ID JR2025461363 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 15, 2025 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.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for Experienced or Lead Software Design and Analysis Engineers (Level 3 or 4) to support the software development of electro-optical systems at the Starfire Optical Range on Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

This position supports the Research and Development (R&D) mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities.  The site houses telescope research facilities ranging in size from 0.5m up to 3.5m with advanced optical systems. Starfire Optical Range is a world class research facility with recognized achievements, enabled by the quality, enthusiasm, and dedication of our entire team.  Our team consists of engineers and technicians in all disciplines required to plan, design, integrate, and test complex optical, electronic, quantum systems to achieve research objectives.

This engineer would work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the development of electro-mechanical pointing and tracking control systems.  The ideal candidate would assist with the documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.

Position Responsibilities:   

  • Develop and maintain code with integration of software components into a fully functional system.

  • Assist with test procedures and documentation of test results to ensure software system requirements are met.

  • Gather information to support software project management.

  • Document deployed processes and tools and collect metrics.

  • Support software research and development projects.

  • Troubleshoots basic software issues.

  • Develop architectures to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms.

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 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

  • 5+ years of experience with procedural and object oriented software development (C, C++ and Java)

  • 5+ years of experience with writing software for low level device interface control as well as graphical user interface applications

  • 5+ years of experience with developing software for Windows and Linux

  • Must be willing to work variable shifts; including day, evening, night and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • 1+ years of coursework and/or experience in programming with LabVIEW software

  • Familiarity with PC104 and/or Arduino desired

  • Experience with Racket/Scheme

  • Experience developing network communication applications

  • Experience developing imaging sensor applications

  • Experience with the development, test and evaluation of hardware and software required for electro-mechanical/optical control system implementation

  • Experience with Telescopes and Adaptive Optics

  • Strong writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences

  • Effective in small team work environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight

  • Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance

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.

Shift:

This position is for Variable shift.

Pay and 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.

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $96,050 - $129,950

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 30, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 variable 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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