Job Description

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Boeing Defense Space & Security has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Level Software Engineer to join us as part of our AEWC SW development team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Boeing OKC supports the following platforms; Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) for US, Saudi and NATO, Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC) for Australia, Turkey, United Kingdom and Korea, B-1 Strike Bomber, B-2 Stealth Bomber, B-52 Heavy Bomber, and the ALCM weapon.  These platforms continue to be updated to keep them relevant and supportive of emerging military systems.  Upgrades include state-of-the-art radar systems, hyper-sonic weapons systems, and cutting-edge digital communication infrastructure.

Our team is multi-skilled team that uses the AGILE SAFE method to develop, test and field Tactical Mission Systems in a rapid environment. Our team is a collection of highly skilled and focused individuals that each contribute at the top of their skill to exciting and fun projects.  We are looking for a few like minded individuals to join this environment and help support our mission.

The software engineer will have an excellent opportunity to experience the entire software lifecycle while building the newest airborne platforms in the international AEWC fleet.  This position will provide the candidate an opportunity to develop engineering skills with potential growth into a leadership role.  The candidate may travel internationally to support software deployment and flight testing as required by the customer.  Additionally, the Mission System Software Team works collaboratively with engineers at many Boeing sites and suppliers to develop and integrate mission systems capabilities into the AEWC fleet.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• Leads development of code and integration of complex software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develops software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met.
• Provides technical leadership for software projects and leads software supplier management activities.
• Leads development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.
• Plans, executes and documents software research and development projects.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.
• Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards.
• Works under minimal direction.

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. We are expecting this position to transition into a 100% on-site.

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

Oklahoma Engineering Tax Credit

If you have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college or university and are not currently working in the aerospace sector in Oklahoma, you may qualify for a $5000 tax credit from the state of Oklahoma for up to five years.  Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree
• 3+ years’ experience with Java or C++
• 5+ years' experience in software engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Experience working on an Agile Team
• Experience working with airborne radars or data links
• Experience working with distributed computing systems
• Experience working in a collaborative environment
• Team leadership experience

Typical Education/Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 Work Statement

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.