Senior Software Engineer - Systems (Tukwila)

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 looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Systems to join the KC-46 Software Team located in Tukwila, Washington .

This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The successful candidate will join the KC-46 software team that develops and certifies the most advanced aerial refueling and mission software in the industry. This position leads hardware and software development efforts for an advanced vision system upgrade to the KC-46 Tanker. The candidate will work hand-in-hand and lead Collins’s supplier development activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, analyses, and maintenance of software systems that meet industry, customer and internal quality, safety, security and certification standards
• 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
• Oversees completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; oversees integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle
• Oversees code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards
• Oversees monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems
• Oversees review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by consulting on tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance
• Researches and oversees implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development
• Oversees software project management and software supplier management activities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline experience or 22 years related relevant work experience
• 10+ years of experience programming in C, C++, or C#
• 10+ years of experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• 10+ years of experience in software configuration management
• 10+ years of experience with agile methodology
• 10+ years of experience in signal processing or image processing

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
• 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))
• Experience with 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
• Experience with format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems
• Experience with 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 implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety

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.

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: $190,400 - $257,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 26, 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. 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.