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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Systems Engineer to join the B-52H Software Systems team in Oklahoma City, OK.   

Our team is responsible for the development of software requirements, performing analysis of 1553 bus data, writing detailed analysis reports, and providing support to the B-52H test team to ensure software meets requirements for use on the historic B-52H bomber aircraft as part of the overall process required to deliver safe, qualified, mission capable software to the United States Air Force.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, analyses, and maintenance of software systems that meet industry, customer and internal quality, safety, security and certification standards

• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and oversees 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

• Oversees completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; oversees integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle

• Oversees code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards

• Oversees monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems

• Oversees development of user documentation and training to educate end users about usage of software products

• Oversees review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by consulting on tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance

• Researches and oversees implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development

• Oversees software project management and software supplier management activities

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance Post-Start is required

• 10+ years’ experience creating and documenting software architecture and designs

• Experience leading engineering teams across multiple functions

• Experience with data analysis and/or data mining

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 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

• Experience working on defense contracts

• Experience developing and presenting Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews

• Experience working with and / or developing Interface Design and Interface Control documents, or similar documents that describe the interworking of two elements of a system that share a common interface

• Experience with programming languages such as Ada, JavaScript, C++, C, Python, SQL, etc.

• Bomber experience (B-1, B-2, B-52)

• Experience collecting, organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing data

• Experience with B-52 military or working with operational Link-16 and weapons data link networks

• Understanding of Link-16 architecture and messages

• Experience with weapons, POD, radio communications, navigation and radar operations

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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:

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 spanet and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: USD $ 164,900 – $ 223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 23, 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

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent 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. 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.