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Software Engineer, Strategic Deterrent Systems (Associate or Experienced)

Layton, Utah Job ID JR2025451158 Category Engineering - Software Post Date May. 05, 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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to support the Strategic Deterrent Systems team located in Layton, UT. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Level Software Engineers.

Boeing is a foundational partner in our Nation’s mission of strategic deterrence. The Boeing-built Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system has served as the Nation’s trusted and enduring ground-based leg of the nuclear triad since the inception of strategic deterrence. Boeing supports the Air Force and its efforts to modernize the nation’s ICBM force – and will continue working alongside Airmen to keep the Minuteman ICBM mission-ready while delivering innovative solutions in support of strategic deterrence today and tomorrow.


The Boeing Strategic Deterrent Systems software team is dedicated to developing and maintaining the software that powers Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) weapon system, playing a critical role in national defense. In this role, you will be responsible for the full software lifecycle development of software that supports the ICBM program, contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of mission-critical systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on products that have a direct impact on national security.

Join us in our mission to protect and serve.


Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays per year, flexible work schedules, PAID parental leave, 401k matching up to 10%, tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design software solutions for ICBM systems.

  • Develop, test, and maintain high-quality software using programming languages including C/C++/C#, Python, Ada, and Fortran.

  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to software development best practices and standards.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.

  • Document software designs, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and compliance.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software development processes and tools.

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): 

  • 2+ years of experience in software development

  • 2+ years of experience working in a team environment

  • Experience working in the full software development life cycle

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

  • Familiarity with hardware integration and testing processes is a plus

  • Experience with C, Ada, or Fortran programming languages

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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.

Union:
This is a union-represented position.

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.

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 Associate level: $86,700 - $117,300
Summary Pay Range for Experienced level: $107,100 - $144,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 20, 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

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. 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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