Senior Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Boeing scores A on the Alion truth index.
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead development of the future of Production/Test Equipment Software for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Production Test Software team as a part of the Advanced Avionics and Production Software (ADaPS) organization in Huntsville, AL.
The lead will be responsible for developing the architecture and plans for replacing obsolete test equipment, adopting DevSecOps principles and other design practices into program execution, and developing production improvements to improve capacity and quality of the IAMD products. In addition, the lead will (1) plan, coordinate, and drive updates in software development approaches to allow for more rapid deployment to the factories and higher production rates across the whole IAMD portfolio and (2) be a single software technical lead that supports the IAMD Chief Engineers in making decisions, performing trade studies, communicating with customers, and driving technical approaches to resolve issues across the programs. A significant business goal will be to identify and enable factory automation leading to less rework and/or to factory capacity improvements on the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) seeker. The PAC-3 is designed to intercept tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, advanced threats and aircraft.
ADaPS (an organization of over 100 software engineers) supports programs across the entire portfolio of Boeing products including Integrated Air Missile Defense, weapons, aircraft, and space programs. The position is in Huntsville, AL and is part of the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. Join Us! Build the Future!
Position Responsibilities:
- Leads, oversees, and defines requirements, designs and develops test equipment software and simulations, tests and verifies adherence to requirements, and supports validation of test equipment
- Mentors and supports training and development of team members to include troubleshooting issues and planning and executing improvements in processes and products to support factory automation
- Plans and implements development and sustainment improvements of test equipment SW including implementation of DevSecOps principles
- Integrated architecting of solutions across current and future test equipment platforms
- Supports research and development planning and execution of future factory efforts
- Senior support to Integrated Product Teams and Chief Engineers involving major subcontractor integration, and HW design integrations
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)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- 10+ years’ experience in Software Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java
- Experience with software development on Windows or Linux
- Experience in Missile Defense Programs
- Experience programming in LabVIEW
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
- PAC3 or other missile defense interceptor vehicle sensor processing
- Experience in PAC-3 test equipment software development
- Strong debugging skills in hardware-in-the-loop and lab environments
- Experience interfacing software with hardware using common protocols (e.g., Ethernet, serial, SPI, I2C) and test/measurement instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, signal generators, DAQ devices)
- Experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers
- Experience or coursework in optical or electromagnetic (RF) sensing or communication systems such as GPS, GNSS, MILSAT, Iridium, Starlink, RF systems, or electromagnetic astronomy
- Experience reading electrical schematics is strongly desired
- Experience involving orbital mechanics or high-speed flight
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
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.
Total Rewards:
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: USD $198,050 - $267,950
The 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:
1) Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
2) 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.
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 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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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