Software Engineer - Developer 4 (contract)

Boeing; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks a Contract Senior Software Developer Lead to guide a small team on Mission Management and Mission Planning Java efforts. Based in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA, you will drive design, development, and testing across the lifecycle, mentoring teammates and delivering high-quality software for space mission systems.

You will work with stakeholders to translate requirements, perform code reviews, and ensure traceability while operating under a contract through a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of foundational computer science knowledge and OO design
• Experience in Java/C++/Python OO programming on full-stack projects
• Experience leading projects or individuals in software lifecycle tasks
• Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility and CI Polygraph after start

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of software development tasks with design, coding and testing across features
• Translate system requirements into software requirements with traceability
• Identify risks and drive mitigation actions across the lifecycle
• Lead code reviews for alignment to requirements and standards
• Monitor test completion and issue resolution for software systems
• Review product and process for alignment with plans and standards

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Leadership

Software Architecture

Full Stack

Education

Bachelor of Science degree (engineering/CS)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

JMS

WebLogic

Maven

Gradle

CI/CD tooling

Job description

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full‑time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Contract Senior Software Developer Lead, to support their Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, focused on leading a small software development team located in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on leading Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software development, working alongside a cross‑functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.

You will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria.
• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system‑level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
• Reviews completion of software system‑level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; leads integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
• Leads code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard.
• Leads monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems.
• Leads review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• 5+ years’ experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object‑oriented design and software patterns
• Experience in Java/C++/Python object‑oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs
• Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks
• This position requires an Active Top‑Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and successful completion of CI Polygraph post start.

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
• Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API
• Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning
• Familiarity with practices such as test‑driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management
• Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions
• Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
• Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems
• Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications
• Experience with systems engineering or software development on space‑based or ground‑based systems

Pay Rate Range

90 - 100 USD hourly

Benefits Information

• Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non‑public information.

In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.