Software Engineers (Associate or Experienced)

Company: Boeing
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Software Engineers (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking Software Developers to support our Intelligence Systems, Cobalt Charger team located in Herndon, Virginia. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, and Experienced Level Software Engineers. Within the Boeing Defense – Intelligence Systems business, the Cobalt Charger team performs mission critical functionality for our customer. This position is part of a software development team that is modernizing a legacy solution into a modern container-based microservice architecture to produce custom navigation solutions in the most demanding environments. An Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required. Join us — modernize systems, defend missions, make an impact. This candidate will be part of a team developing C++ and Java backend micro-services and JavaScript React user interfaces for a total software solution. A successful candidate will collaborate with the Boeing Software Enterprise to embrace software best practices, standards, and initiatives which position the Cobalt Charger team to efficiently bring rapid innovation and the quality that customers seek from Boeing. Position Responsibilities: Develop software source code, unit tests, and documentation for assigned tasks. Participate in daily Scrum stand ups to report status and prioritize tasks. Conduct peer code reviews and checkouts to ensure code quality and consistency. Perform software design reviews and create tasking backlog. Conduct software testing and track/resolve defects. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 2 years of experience working in a CI/CD development tool chain 2 years of experience coding in either C++, Java, or JavaScript Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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 automated integration testing Experience deploying and managing containerized applications on Kubernetes, including orchestration, scaling, and CI/CD integration Experience integrating automated security scanning into CI/CD pipelines. Experience developing with ROS 2, including nodes, publishers/subscribers, services/actions, and DDS. Experience with Navigation algorithms Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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. Travel: Less than 10% 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. Pay & Benefits: 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 Associate (Level 2): $106,250 - $143,750 Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $135,150 - $182,850 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: 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. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. 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