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This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.\nThe selected candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and integration activities for a software modernization effort. The ideal candidate will lead project teams, provide technical oversight, delegate tasks effectively, and collaborate with the engineering organization to establish technology roadmaps, adhere to best practices, and foster innovation.\nIn this role, you will engage with internal Integrated Product Teams, government personnel, program managers, and external stakeholders to design software architecture and implement coding solutions in compliance with Boeing standards and program requirements. Additionally, you will provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to software employees supporting the program.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nInterfaces with Program Manager, Chief Engineer, customer, sponsor and other stakeholder technical leads to present and communicate software architecture decisions\nPerforms analysis of customer and system requirements and development of architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various subsystems and software products\nEnsures software plans and scheduling align with program expectations and submit risks within the program risk management system for potential impacts and mitigation\nReviews software designs and code implementations from team members for conformance to program requirements and architecture vision\nBe accountable for software product deliveries and milestones ensuring quality in all steps of the process\nCoaches’ junior engineers on Boeing software development best practices\nIdentifies and communicates opportunities for improved efficiencies and/or technical improvements to the product\nServes as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and quality conformance of the software end items\nAbility to take projects from beginning to end with little direct supervision\nTeamwork and coordination skills with ability to create clarity from ambiguity\nSecurity Clearance:\nThis position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). 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The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.\nTravel:\nPosition may require travel up to 10% of the time.\nCodeVue Coding Challenge:\nTo 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.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nTotal Rewards:\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary pay range: USD $211,650 - $286,350\nThe Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:\n1) Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting\n2) Student Loan Match : The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:\nThis 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:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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:\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program\nThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift:\nShift 1 (United States of America)Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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