Chief Software Engineer

Chief Software Engineer

The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking a

to support our

. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization. We are seeking a Chief Software Engineer passionate about space and eager to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative environment supporting the design, development, and deployment of vehicle management software for Boeing commercial and government space programs. This role requires proven experience across the software ecosystem—directing implementation, integration, verification/validation, and maintenance of complex systems while advising cross-functional teams on requirements, architecture, and test strategies. The successful candidate will demonstrate superior judgment, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills, influence adoption of emerging technologies, and mentor engineering peers to sustain and advance mission-critical capabilities. In this role, the individual will direct the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of vehicle management software, ensuring compliance with internal and industry standards, processes, and regulations. The CSE will provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams—shaping system-level design and architecture, guiding verification/validation and integration, and advising stakeholders on requirements, test plans, and issue resolution. This position will also influence adoption of emerging technologies and oversee development of software documentation to support current and future aerospace programs

No anticipated travel in this role

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.

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.

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: $217,600 - $338,100

Not Applicable

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

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