Experienced Software Design Engineer (P-8 Mission Systems)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Boeing scores A on the Alion truth index.
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced Software Design Engineer to join our P-8 Mission Systems Software team located in Kent, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security Services (BDS) Software Engineering organization.
In this position, you will be responsible for defining requirements, developing architecture and system level designs, testing, and supporting system functionality including operational support. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security Services (BDS) Software Engineering organization.
You’ll be an integral part of supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) P-8 Poseidon program, which is the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platform for the US Navy and several international partners. Upcoming contract awards have enabled team expansion and growth. This franchise program is anticipated to continue to be a stable program for the foreseeable future.
We are seeking a leader that is passionate about aerospace and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging government and international programs.
This exciting position requires demonstrated experience as a Software Systems Engineer, knowledge of the full software development life cycle (requirements, design, code, test), and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities for multiple programs and customers. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required.
Position Responsibilities:
Designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains software systems that meet industry, customer, and internal quality, safety, security and certification standards.
Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational needs, performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
Completes software system-level analyses to identify risks, issues and opportunities; integrates and deploys mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
Performs code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards.
Monitors and reviews test completion, verification processes, and issue resolution for software systems.
Develops user documentation and training to educate end users about usage of software products.
Reviews product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluating internal team and supplier performance. Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
Performs software project management and software supplier management activities.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, data science, or computer science with 3 or more years of engineering work experience.
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Software Systems Architecture experience
Software Requirements writing experience
Interface design and control document experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Troubleshooting H/W and S/W issues in a complex environment
Scripting languages: XML, Perl, Python
Use case development
Supporting contractual deliverables
Development of User Interface design
Experience in Weapons Integration on military platforms
Experience with customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification
Experience in engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment
Experience in format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes.
Experience with relationships between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems
Experience in how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle
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 (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.
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: $126,650 - $171,350
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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