Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps

The Boeing Company; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 172,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Richardson, TX is seeking a Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps to drive secure software delivery across the full lifecycle. You will design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain pipelines, improving quality and cyber resilience for mission systems and training environments.

Lead DevSecOps activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor others, and contribute to Agile processes while ensuring compliance with security standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance required (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of related work experience
• 9+ years' experience with engineering development lifecycle tasks
• 4+ years’ experience with DevSecOps tools and practices

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently execute DevSecOps activities across build, test, deployment, and sustainment workflows
• Partner with software, cybersecurity, test, and IT teams to design, develop, secure, troubleshoot, and validate software solutions
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with security scanning and controlled deployment
• Integrate security automation across the software lifecycle (SAST/DAST/SCA, secret scanning)
• Develop and maintain software architectures, interfaces, and designs
• Build and maintain automation for builds, packaging, provisioning, testing, and release processes
• Support Infrastructure as Code and environment automation
• Mentor team members on DevSecOps practices and Agile processes
• Drive modernization of legacy build/release processes into automated, secure workflows
• Collaborate with cybersecurity/compliance to align with standards

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Security automation

Observability

Linux scripting

Java/C/C++/Python

Shell scripting

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Jenkins

Git/GitLab/Bitbucket

GitHub Actions

Maven/Gradle/Make/CMake

Nexus/Artifactory

Docker/Podman/Apptainer

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

JUnit

Cucumber

SAST/DAST/SCA

secret scanning tools

Vulnerability management platforms

Prometheus/Grafana/ELK

JAVA

C/C++/Python/Bash/PowerShell

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)has an exciting opportunity for aLead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOpsto join theSpecial Projects Dallas (SPD) P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS)team inRichardson, 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 willlead and independently executeDevSecOps and software engineering activities across the full software development lifecycle, includingdesign, 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 executesDevSecOps 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 maintainsCI/CD pipelinesthat 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
• SupportsInfrastructure as Codeand 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 useJirato 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 workonsiteat 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 withCI/CD and software delivery tooling such as:
  • Jenkins
  • Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket
  • GitHub Actions
  • Maven,Gradle,Make,or CMake
  • Nexus orArtifactory
  • Docker, Podman, or Apptainer,and orchestration platforms such asKubernetes 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 withLinux operating systemsand shell scripting
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such asJAVA, C/C++,Python,Bash, orPowerShell
• Experience with observability tools such asPrometheus,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:

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.

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.

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.