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Systems Software Engineer

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Arlington, VA
110K-171K Annually
Junior
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Arlington, VA
110K-171K Annually
Junior
The role involves software estimation for development projects, contributing to architecture discussions, and analyzing project documentation. You'll collaborate with teams to generate reliable estimates.
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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.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced Software Estimator and Architect to support our Strategy and New Business Team . This position will focus on supporting the ET&T-Software Engineering business organization.
The Strategy and New Business Team, positioned within the Software Engineering - Functional Excellence Office, is seeking a solution architect and estimator. This is a highly visible role with exposure to all of the enterprise product lines, the Fabric leadership, and individual programs within other business units.
In this role, you will work closely with product line architects and the chief architects to develop solutions to meet the needs of our customers, and use those solutions as the basis for estimating work scope and required resources. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with systems engineers, architects, business leaders, and customers.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to software estimation efforts for software development projects within Boeing, including both new development and software reuse
  • Develop and implement software estimation strategies, methodologies, and best practices to ensure accurate and reliable estimates
  • Analyze project documentation such as Statement of Work, Procurement Specifications, and Requirements documents to understand customer needs and project complexities
  • Contribute to internal software architecture discussions and decisions with software architects
  • Provide feedback to customer to influence designs based on software considerations
  • Interfaces with product line architects to understand capabilities and roadmaps
  • Utilize various estimation techniques, models, and tools to generate reliable software effort and cost estimates, ensuring adherence to industry standards and company guidelines
  • Present, endorse, and defend software estimates to internal leadership and customers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
  • 1+ years of experience working with hardware emulation technologies such as Qemu
  • 2+ years of educational or work experience testing or programming software written in C or C++
  • 1+ Years of experience with Estimating and Proposal Support

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.
  • Ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices, software development lifecycles, quality assurance processes, and software architecture principles.
  • Familiar with software for flight critical applications such as those governed by DO-178C
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Travel:
10%
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.
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: $109,650 - $171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 15, 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
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.

Top Skills

C
C++
Qemu

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