Entry-level Software Systems Engineer on Boeing's B-2 team at Tinker AFB. Support Agile software development: design, develop, test, and maintain system and subsystem models, translate customer requirements into traceable software requirements, participate in code reviews and system analyses, and support integration, deployment, and issue resolution to meet safety, security, and certification standards.
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 successful candidate for this Entry Level Software Systems Engineer position will join the B-2 Software team located at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK and will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The engineer will play a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software system and subsystem engineering models utilizing Jira throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, and safety standards for the B-2 bomber program. You will have the opportunity to review, analyze, and translate customer requirements and technical specifications for stakeholder use. The Software Systems Engineer will collaborate with a diverse engineering team to design, develop, and deploy operational flight software used on the B-2. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, enhancing, and optimizing system and subsystem components and functionalities within the B-2 software that fall under Boeing responsibility. Additionally, you will be a system and subsystem resource to team members, who will debug and resolve issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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.
Shift:
This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.
Travel:
This position may require up to 10% travel.
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: $70,550 - $95,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 26, 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
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.
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 successful candidate for this Entry Level Software Systems Engineer position will join the B-2 Software team located at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK and will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The engineer will play a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software system and subsystem engineering models utilizing Jira throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, and safety standards for the B-2 bomber program. You will have the opportunity to review, analyze, and translate customer requirements and technical specifications for stakeholder use. The Software Systems Engineer will collaborate with a diverse engineering team to design, develop, and deploy operational flight software used on the B-2. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, enhancing, and optimizing system and subsystem components and functionalities within the B-2 software that fall under Boeing responsibility. Additionally, you will be a system and subsystem resource to team members, who will debug and resolve issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.
Position Responsibilities:
- Supporting software development on Agile teams which are tasked with integrating/implementing solutions onto a platform
- Uses analytical problem-solving skills to assist in the resolution of complex problems
- Uses engineering skills to deliver improved weapon system capabilities to our customers
- Applies engineering knowledge to continuously improve processes and tools
- Applies knowledge of engineering principles to conduct various analyses
- Gathers information to design, develop, analyze, and maintain software systems that meet industry, customer and internal quality, safety, security and certification standards.
- Partners with appropriate stakeholders to communicate system definition and participates in translation of system-level requirements into software requirements that meet customer, operational, and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code, and test artifacts.
- Assists in completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues, and opportunities; supports integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
- Participates in code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start)
- Bachelor's Degree
- This position is located in Oklahoma City, OK. Candidates must be able to relocate if not already living in the local area.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the year
- Ability to troubleshoot, perform data analysis, and follow implementation instructions
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 0 years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of directly related work experience OR 8+ years of related, relevant experience
- Experience in handling documentation products for the use of developers and stakeholders, specifically regarding software requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels
- Experience with software design and development tools such as DOORS and logic diagrams
- Technical writing experience
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.
Shift:
This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.
Travel:
This position may require up to 10% travel.
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: $70,550 - $95,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 26, 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
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.
Boeing Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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