Associate Software Engineer

The Boeing Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join the ADaPS organization, supporting flight software for seeker systems and agile teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years in software development (Python/C/C++/Java) on Windows/Linux, with willingness to obtain security clearance; onsite work and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 1+ years’ experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java.
• 1+ years’ experience with software development on Windows or Linux.
• Experience with product development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and fielding of flight software for seeker systems.
• Assists with the design and development of test software for seeker software.
• Assists with the development and integration of Weapons Open System Architecture Framework Domains into missile and weapons systems.
• Assists with the development firmware and its integration with hardware/software.
• Works in small agile teams composed of diverse engineering skills.
• Use your talents to tackle complex problems on a variety of programs.
• Develops technical products, plans, documentation, and briefings in support of program requirements.
• Assists with review, analysis and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.
• Supports development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.

Skills

Python

C/C++

C#

Java

Windows/Linux

Software lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Git/Linux

Job description

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 has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Software Engineer to support the ADaPS organization in Huntsville, AL.

ADaPS (an organization of over 100 software engineers) supports programs across the entire portfolio of Boeing products including Space Launch Systems (SLS), Satellite Efforts, and Advanced Missile Defense efforts including Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC3) and Integrated Fires Protection Capability 2nd Interceptor (IFPC – 2). ADaPS specializes in implementing rapid prototyping and development programs using small, adaptable agile teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development and fielding of flight software for seeker systems
• Assists with the design and development of test software for seeker software
• Assists with the development and integration of Weapons Open System Architecture Framework Domains into missile and weapons systems
• Assists with the development firmware and its integration with hardware/software
• Works in small agile teams composed of diverse engineering skills
• Use your talents to tackle complex problems on a variety of programs
• Develops technical products, plans, documentation, and briefings in support of program requirements
• Assists with review, analysis and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products
• Supports development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree or higher
• 1+ years’ experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java
• 1+ years’ experience with software development on Windows or Linux
• Experience with product development life cycle

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 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience
• Experience with JAVA and VBA
• 1+ years’ experience with TypeScript
• 1+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs
• Experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing
• Experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows using an Agile software development environment
• Experience with missile defense sensor algorithms or algorithms for digital signal processing
• Experience with sensor systems for complex conversion of analog and waveform data
• Experience with optical or electromagnetic (RF - radio frequency) sensing systems
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence Model (LLM, RAGs, NN. GenAI) Development

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.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

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:

Boeingis 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $99,450 - $134,550

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 09, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

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.