{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f294b4ca1b9777531bfc4704","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f294b4ca1b9777531bfc4704","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f294b4ca1b9777531bfc4704","title":"Lead Java Software Engineer - Developer","description":"Job Description\r\nAt 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.\r\nThe Boeing Company is looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Seal Beach, California and El Segundo, California.\r\nThis position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.\r\nThe Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is a dynamic group of software engineers creating the future of Ground support with the extensibility and adaptability to be used across ALL Boeing programs. The software team is executing this vision through modern software technologies (Java, ReactJS, python, CI/CD pipelines) and methodologies (Scaled Agile). AGA is looking for self-motivated high performers to lead and execute the large scope of Java development needed for the program's vision.\r\nThe ideal candidates will provide Java software development leadership for the Advanced Ground Architecture program, specifically the System Planning and Scheduling team. These positions will be responsible for accelerating complex java development, shepherding peer reviews for code merge requests at a faster cycle time, providing sub system leadership on key components, mentoring early and mid career software developers in AGA to be higher performers, and assisting P6 and Chief Engineering on architecture and software system engineering duties and decisions. These responsibilities are in addition to monitoring overall cost and schedule performance to meet or exceed expectations.\r\nPosition Responsibilities\r\nOversees the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards\r\nOversees the review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products\r\nReviews the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations\r\nOversees development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products\r\nOversees debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products\r\nOversees research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development\r\nLeads development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks\r\nReviews planning, execution and documentation of software research and development projects\r\nConsults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations\r\nOversees software project management activities and software supplier management functions\r\nOversees tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards\r\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\r\nBachelor's Degree\r\nActive Top Secret Security Clearance\r\nExperience working with both Windows and Linux operating systems\r\n10+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS Languages\r\n10+ years of experience in software configuration management tools\r\n10+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment\r\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\r\nBachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience\r\nExperience with the specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems\r\nExperience with host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components\r\nExperience with deriving and allocating requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle\r\nExperience with software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints\r\nExperience with software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software\r\nExperience with software development and testing tools, capability and usage. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools\r\nExperience with the implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety\r\nDrug Free Workplace\r\nBoeing 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.\r\nCodeVue Coding Challenge\r\nTo 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.\r\nPay & Benefits:\r\nAt 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.\r\nThe 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.\r\nThe 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.\r\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\r\nSummary Pay Range\r\nFor Virginia: $211,650 - $286,350\r\nFor Colorado: $198,050 - $267,950\r\nFor California: $211,650 - $286,350\r\nApplications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 11, 2026\r\nExport Control Requirements\r\nThis 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.\r\nExport Control Details\r\nUS based job, US Person required\r\nEducation\r\nBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required\r\nRelocation\r\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.\r\nSecurity Clearance\r\nThis 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). This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.\r\nVisa Sponsorship\r\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.\r\nShift\r\nThis position is for 1st shift\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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AGA is looking for self-motivated high performers to lead and execute the large scope of Java development needed for the program's vision.\r\nThe ideal candidates will provide Java software development leadership for the Advanced Ground Architecture program, specifically the System Planning and Scheduling team. These positions will be responsible for accelerating complex java development, shepherding peer reviews for code merge requests at a faster cycle time, providing sub system leadership on key components, mentoring early and mid career software developers in AGA to be higher performers, and assisting P6 and Chief Engineering on architecture and software system engineering duties and decisions. 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Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.\r\nThe 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.\r\nThe 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.\r\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\r\nSummary Pay Range\r\nFor Virginia: $211,650 - $286,350\r\nFor Colorado: $198,050 - $267,950\r\nFor California: $211,650 - $286,350\r\nApplications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 11, 2026\r\nExport Control Requirements\r\nThis 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.\r\nExport Control Details\r\nUS based job, US Person required\r\nEducation\r\nBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required\r\nRelocation\r\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.\r\nSecurity Clearance\r\nThis 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). This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.\r\nVisa Sponsorship\r\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.\r\nShift\r\nThis position is for 1st shift\r\nEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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