Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps

Boeing; Richardson (TX); Presencial; USD 172.000 - 232.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boeing is seeking a Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps for the Special Projects Dallas team in Richardson, TX. This role focuses on leading DevSecOps across the full software lifecycle, delivering secure, scalable pipelines and repeatable software delivery for mission systems and training environments.

The ideal candidate will have a TS clearance, 9+ years in engineering development, and 4+ years in DevSecOps, with hands-on experience in CI/CD tooling, security automation, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required.
• 9+ years of engineering development lifecycle experience.
• 4+ years of DevSecOps experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead DevSecOps activities across build, test, deployment, and sustainment workflows.
• Design, develop, secure, and validate software solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with security scanning and controlled deployment.
• Integrate security automation across the software lifecycle (SAST/DAST/SCA).
• Mentor teammates on DevSecOps practices and secure coding.
• Drive modernization of legacy build/release processes into automated workflows.

Conocimientos

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Automation

Java

C/C++

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

OpenShift

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

GitLab

Bitbucket

Maven

Gradle

Make

CMake

Nexus/Artifactory

Podman

Apptainer

OpenShift

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

JUnit

Cucumber

SAST

DAST

SCA

Security tooling

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionAt 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.

Job DescriptionAt 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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps to join the Special Projects Dallas (SPD) P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) team in Richardson, TX. At Boeing, our software engineers apply their expertise to develop, secure, and sustain next-generation software capabilities for advanced aerospace platforms. The Boeing SPD AAS team provides mission systems software for the P-8A, enabling mission and tactic planning, sensor interfacing, sensor data display, and mission replay capabilities. The team also supports training system simulations that enhance fleet operator readiness on the AAS mission. In this role, you will lead and independently execute DevSecOps and software engineering activities across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, automated testing, security validation, deployment, and sustainment. You will help architect and implement secure, repeatable, and scalable software delivery pipelines that improve product quality, accelerate delivery, and strengthen cyber resilience across mission systems and training environments.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads and independently executes DevSecOps activities for mission systems and training software across build, test, deployment, and sustainment workflows
• Partners with software, systems, cybersecurity, test, and IT teams to design, develop, secure, troubleshoot, and validate software solutions
• Designs, implements, and maintains CI/CD pipelines that support continuous integration, automated testing, security scanning, and controlled deployment
• Integrates security automation throughout the software lifecycle, including:
  • static code analysis
  • software composition analysis
  • container/image scanning
  • vulnerability triage and remediation
• Develops, documents, and maintains software architectures, requirements, interfaces, algorithms, and designs
• Builds and maintains automation for software builds, packaging, environment provisioning, test execution, and software release processes
• Supports Infrastructure as Code and environment automation to improve repeatability and reduce manual configuration
• Drives secure coding practices, pipeline quality gates, and release readiness criteria
• Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance stakeholders to ensure software delivery workflows align with security requirements and development standards
• Troubleshoot integration, deployment, performance, and runtime issues across development, test, and operational environments
• Support automated and manual testing activities, document test results, and verify functional and cybersecurity requirements are met
• Improve observability, logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities to enhance operational awareness and system reliability
• Mentor team members on DevSecOps practices, secure development, automation, and delivery best practices
• Contribute to Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives, and use Jira to track and manage work throughout the software lifecycle
• Drive modernization efforts to transition legacy build and release processes into automated, secure, and maintainable workflows

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
• 9+ years’ experience with engineering development lifecycle tasks (requirements, design, software, test, and integration)
• 4+ years’ experience with DevSecOps (examples ansible, chef, cyber applications)

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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
• Experience with source control, branching strategies, code review practices, and release management
• Experience troubleshooting complex software issues in integrated environments
• Experience working in a collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional teams
• Experience with CI/CD and software delivery tooling such as:
  • Jenkins
  • Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket
  • GitHub Actions
  • Maven, Gradle, Make, or CMake
  • Nexus or Artifactory
  • Docker, Podman, or Apptainer, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Experience with Infrastructure as code and configuration management tools such as:
  • Ansible
  • Terraform
  • Puppet
  • Chef
• Experience with automated testing and quality tools such as:
  • JUnit
  • Cucumber
• Experience with security tooling such as:
  • SAST
  • DAST
  • SCA
  • secret scanning tools
  • vulnerability management platforms
• Experience with secure software development, cyber compliance, and DevSecOps governance
• Experience with Linux operating systems and shell scripting
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as JAVA, C/C++, Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or EFK logging /monitoring stacks or solutions
• Experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, interfaces, and designs for software systems

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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.

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 $ 171,700 - $ 232,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 29, 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 an active U.S. Top 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.