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F-22 Software Developer Engineers (Associate, Experienced or Senior)

Richardson, Texas Job ID JR2026507276 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 30, 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 F-22 Software Developer Engineers (Associate, Experienced or Senior) to join the Boeing F-22 Enterprise - a part of the Air Dominance organization for positions located in Richardson, TX. These positions will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The F-22 organization designs, develops, tests, and demonstrates avionics solutions for the F-22 Raptor, the premier 5th gen air superiority fighter flown only by the United States Air Force (USAF).

These positions will require you to work as a member of an agile team to modernize and maintain the Operational Flight Program (OFP) of this aircraft and its associated test software all in support of the advanced capabilities of the F-22 Raptor. Software Engineers in this role will have the rewarding task of developing new functionality and improving existing functionality in order to provide decisive benefit to our Air Force war-fighting customer.

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

Position Responsibilities:

  • Supports the design, development, test, and maintenance of embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards

  • Assists with review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products

  • Supports development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations

  • Supports development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software products

  • Supports 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

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

  • Supports development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks

  • Supports execution and documentation of software research and development project

  • Assists with performing software project management activities and software supplier management functions

  • Supports tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

Basic Qualifications (Required 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

  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance

  • 2 plus years’ experience with programming experience with any of the following software development languages: Ada, C, C++, C#, JAVA, and Python

  • Experience working in a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized

  • Ability to obtain F-22 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 2 (Associate): 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Level 3 (Experienced): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Level 4 (Senior): 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • ABET is the preferred, accreditation standard

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels

  • Experience developing embedded real-time software

  • Experience developing models and simulation

  • Experience working with Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

  • Experience with Agile software development

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 primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.

Travel: 

Occasional travel may be required but would be less than 10%.

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: $106,250 - $143,750

Summary Pay Range for Experienced: $135,150 – $182,850

Summary Pay Range for Senior: $171,700 – $232,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 15, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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