The Software Engineer will develop and test Java applications for the C2BMC, support the software lifecycle, and mentor junior engineers.
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 looking for a Software Engineer - C2BMC (Associate, Experienced or Senior) to join our Missile Defense Team in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL.
At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values. 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.
This position will focus on supporting the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The Boeing Missile Defense Programs support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. Be a part of our passionate and highly motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.
This position may require the ability to obtain access to an MDA facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Experienced and Senior Software Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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.
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.
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 for Associate level: $99,450 - $134,550
Summary Pay Range for Experienced level: $126,650 - 171,350
Summary Pay Range for Senior level: $160,650 - $217,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 27, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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 Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer - C2BMC (Associate, Experienced or Senior) to join our Missile Defense Team in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL.
At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company built on shared values. 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.
This position will focus on supporting the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The Boeing Missile Defense Programs support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. Be a part of our passionate and highly motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.
This position may require the ability to obtain access to an MDA facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Experienced and Senior Software Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work with other industry partners as a key contributor to the design, development, and testing of Java-based applications in support of the C2BMC applications.
- Support full software development lifecycle including generating design artifacts, implementing software changes, supporting design and code reviews, software testing, and resolution of issues found during testing
- Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes
- Software Requirements and architecture development in support of MDS systems
- Develop, select, tailor and deploy integration and test processes, tools and metrics
- Execute and document integration and test activities and events
- Mentor junior engineers
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- 2+ years of experience with backend development (Java, Spring, Oracle SQL, SQL Server)
- 1+ years of experience in Unified Modeling Language (UML) or other software architecture and design modeling techniques
- 1+ years of experience with Agile software development lifecycle
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
- 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong understanding of software development principles including OOP, design patterns, and testing/debugging techniques
- Use of Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, and/or microservices in software development
- Experience software performance optimization
- Experience using automated unit testing frameworks
- Security+ or equivalent certification within 60 days of starting
- Missile defense domain experience, but not required
- Knowledge of server-side development and message passing
- Command and control system application development
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root causes, recommend and develop a solution
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.
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.
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 for Associate level: $99,450 - $134,550
Summary Pay Range for Experienced level: $126,650 - 171,350
Summary Pay Range for Senior level: $160,650 - $217,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 27, 2026
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
Top Skills
Eclipse
Gradle
Java
Maven
Oracle Sql
Spring
SQL Server
Uml
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100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606-1596
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