Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps

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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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)  has an exciting opportunity for a  Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps  to join the Special Projects Dallas (SPD) P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) team in  Richardson, TX .

At Boeing, our software engineers apply their expertise to develop, secure, and sustain next-generation software capabilities for advanced aerospace platforms. The Boeing SPD AAS team provides mission systems software for the P-8A, enabling mission and tactic planning, sensor interfacing, sensor data display, and mission replay capabilities. The team also supports training system simulations that enhance fleet operator readiness on the AAS mission.

In this role, you will  lead and independently execute  DevSecOps and software engineering activities across the full software development lifecycle, including  design, development, integration, automated testing, security validation, deployment, and sustainment . You will help architect and implement secure, repeatable, and scalable software delivery pipelines that improve product quality, accelerate delivery, and strengthen cyber resilience across mission systems and training environments.

Position Responsibilities:

Leads and independently executes DevSecOps activities for mission systems and training software across build, test, deployment, and sustainment workflows

Partners with software, systems, cybersecurity, test, and IT teams to design, develop, secure, troubleshoot, and validate software solutions

Designs, implements, and maintains CI/CD pipelines that support continuous integration, automated testing, security scanning, and controlled deployment

Integrates security automation throughout the software lifecycle, including:

static code analysis

software composition analysis

container/image scanning

vulnerability triage and remediation

Develops, documents, and maintains software architectures, requirements, interfaces, algorithms, and designs

Builds and maintains automation for software builds, packaging, environment provisioning, test execution, and software release processes

Supports Infrastructure as Code and environment automation to improve repeatability and reduce manual configuration

Drives secure coding practices, pipeline quality gates, and release readiness criteria

Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance stakeholders to ensure software delivery workflows align with security requirements and development standards

Troubleshoot integration, deployment, performance, and runtime issues across development, test, and operational environments

Support automated and manual testing activities, document test results, and verify functional and cybersecurity requirements are met

Improve observability, logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities to enhance operational awareness and system reliability

Mentor team members on DevSecOps practices, secure development, automation, and delivery best practices

Contribute to Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives, and use Jira to track and manage work throughout the software lifecycle

Drive modernization efforts to transition legacy build and release processes into automated, secure, and maintainable workflows

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

This 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).

9+ years’ experience with engineering development lifecycle tasks (requirements, design, software, test, and integration)

4+ years’ experience with DevSecOps (examples ansible, chef, cyber applications)

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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience

Experience with source control, branching strategies, code review practices, and release management

Experience troubleshooting complex software issues in integrated environments

Experience working in a collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional teams

Experience with CI/CD and software delivery tooling such as:

Jenkins

Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket

GitHub Actions

Maven, Gradle, Make, or CMake

Nexus or Artifactory

Docker, Podman, or Apptainer, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift

Experience with Infrastructure as code and configuration management tools such as:

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Experience with automated testing and quality tools such as:

JUnit

Cucumber

Experience with security tooling such as:

SAST

DAST

SCA

secret scanning tools

vulnerability management platforms

Experience with secure software development, cyber compliance, and DevSecOps governance

Experience with Linux operating systems and shell scripting

Experience with programming/scripting languages such as JAVA, C/C++, Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or EFK logging /monitoring stacks or solutions

Experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, interfaces, and designs for software systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's 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 market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: USD $ 171,700 - $ 232,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 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

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This 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)

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.