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 is seeking an Entry Level Software Engineer to join the B-52J Navigation and Displays team in Kent, Washington, supporting the B-52J CERP program within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). This role focuses on embedded flight software development and avionics modernization for a long-serving, iconic military aircraft and is ideal for someone passionate about embedded systems who is ready to grow their career working alongside experienced engineers in a dynamic environment.
In this role you will provide practical, cost-effective support for day-to-day software engineering tasks required to sustain development, integration, verification, and process improvement activities. You will implement, test, and debug code for multiple systems under general supervision from technical leads, work with cross-functional teammates to analyze requirements and contribute design input, and produce documentation that supports system integration and verification.
If you are excited about building dependable embedded software and contributing to a historic aircraft modernization, we'd love to hear from you - please apply today to join the B-52J Navigation and Displays team and help shape the future of this mission-critical program.
Position Responsibilities
Assists with the design, development, test, and maintenance of embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
Gathers information to review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial design of software products
Assists with development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations
Assists with development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products
Assists with debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products
Assists with implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development
Assists to develop, establish, monitor and improve software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks
Provides information to execute and document software research and development project
Gathers information to perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions
Assists to track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards
Basic Qualifications
Experience with software development lifecycle including prototyping, architecture, design, coding, integration, and testing
Experience with Agile software development
Experience with Agile workflow tools such as VS Code and platforms such as Gitlab
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels
Experience developing embedded real-time software with C, C++, Java, Python, Rust, or Ada
Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) methodologies
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 & Pay Transparency:
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 for Entry Level: $83,300.00 - $112,700.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 28, 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
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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. Top 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.
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.
