Lead Software Engineer – Displays Developer

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  • Boeing
  • USA,
  • Full-Time
  • 4 days ago
  • USD $149,600 – $202,400
Published
May 15, 2026
Location
USA, United States of America
Job Type

Lead Software Engineer – Displays Developer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: An experienced lead software engineer role responsible for designing and directing non-embedded software development for Boeing's defense aircraft programs.
  • The Person: Lead design, development, testing, maintenance and architecture of non-embedded software, translate customer requirements, manage supplier and team performance, troubleshoot issues, and document software research and processes.
  • Requirements: Required skills include an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance, experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java, Agile methodologies or tools, DPX/TDF, and Linux or Windows operating systems.

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer - Displays Developer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer – Displays Developer to support our E-7/Wedgetail programs in Oklahoma City, OK.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards

  • Leads review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products

  • Coordinates the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations

  • Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products

  • Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products

  • Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis

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

  • Leads development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks

  • Leads execution and documentation of software research and development projects

  • Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations. Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions

  • Leads tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

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

  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

  • 5+ years’ experience with Software development processes

  • 5+ experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java

  • Experience leading software teams and/or projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including 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 using DPX/ TDF

  • Experience in Agile methodologies or tools

  • Experience in Software Architecture and Development  

  • Experience utilizing Linux and/or Window operating systems

Conflict of Interest:

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

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

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 $149,600 – $202,400

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: 

1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

2. Student Loan MatchThe Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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