Full-Time

Lead DevSecOps Software Engineer

Deadline 9/4/26
Boeing

Boeing

10,001+ employees

Aerospace manufacturer of airplanes, rockets, satellites

Compensation Overview

$146.2k - $197.8k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

El Segundo, CA, USA

In Person

100% onsite in El Segundo, California. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Software Testing
Operating Systems
Docker
Cybersecurity
DevOps

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree or higher is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and testing, is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading software teams and/or projects is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience with Development Operations and/or Development Security Operations is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience with test automation is required.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development using appropriate code versioning, build, and test automation tools is required.
  • Candidates must hold an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and be U.S. citizens.
  • Candidates must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
  • Candidates must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
  • Applicants and employees are subject to post-offer drug testing when applicable under company policy.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of standardized DevSecOps processes, tools, methodologies, and performance metrics to streamline the software engineering lifecycle and enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of mission-critical software.
  • Lead automation, development, monitoring, improvement, and troubleshooting across software development, tooling, testing, integration, deployment, configuration, and security-control processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain robust, scalable, and secure software development pipelines.
  • Lead the implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulations in the software engineering DevSecOps environment.
  • Install and configure an integrated software engineering environment based on the DevSecOps framework.
  • Design and develop automation processes and support software build and release activities.
  • Provide technical support for the program and assist with Application Security, IT, and customer security directives and requirements.
  • Manage software dependencies, including evaluation, acquisition and licensing, integration, and maintenance for software used by developers.
  • Assist software teams and IT with server upgrades and patches, database support, and virtual-environment setup.
  • Support operating-system, infrastructure, and platform hardening to protect systems against cybersecurity threats.
  • Advise software engineering management and program leadership on software process adherence and implementation strategies.
  • Lead DevSecOps training to educate software teammates on the use and implementation of DevSecOps tooling and principles.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science, plus 9 or more years of related work experience.
  • A Bachelor's Degree and 13 or more years of directly related work experience.
  • 17 or more years of related, relevant experience.
  • Experience in the satellite software domain.
  • Proficiency with the GitLab ecosystem.
  • Experience with Agile software development.
  • Experience with software containerization and container orchestration.
  • Experience in build automation.
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework security controls.
  • A Security+ or equivalent certification.
  • Proficiency with modern software development methodologies.
  • Proficiency with a variety of software development languages, tools, and techniques.
  • Experience with configuration management and deployment.
  • Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks.

Boeing designs, builds, and services airplanes, rockets, and satellites for commercial, defense, and space markets. Airplanes use assembled airframes, engines, avionics, and control systems to fly; rockets launch missions; satellites provide communications, weather data, and Earth observation. It stands out by operating across commercial aircraft, defense programs, and space systems with deep manufacturing capabilities, and by strengthening production control through moves like reacquiring Spirit AeroSystems. Its goal is to connect and protect people worldwide by delivering reliable transportation and critical defense and space capabilities while maintaining safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 deliveries hit 171 aircraft, Boeing's best quarter since 2018, lifting cash generation.
  • Boeing secured a $3 billion revolver in August 2026, extending liquidity cushions through 2029-2030.
  • The $131 billion F-15 contract lane and 246 Q2 net orders support backlog through 2037.

What critics are saying

  • SPEEA rejected Boeing's offer on August 21, 2026; a October 2026 strike freezes FAA certification work.
  • Boeing took a $280 million Air Force One charge in Q2 2026, exposing execution slippage.
  • The FTC forced Spirit divestitures in February 2026, and integration failures can cripple margins through 2027.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing spans commercial jets, defense systems, and space, giving unmatched customer reach in 150 countries.
  • August 3, 2026 FAA certification of the 737-7 restores credibility in Boeing's core MAX franchise.
  • December 8, 2025 Spirit acquisition brought fuselage manufacturing in-house, tightening control over quality and supply.

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Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

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Sep 3rd, 2026
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Sep 2nd, 2026
Boeing upgraded to Buy by Argus on Q2 cash flow turnaround and $715B backlog

Argus upgraded Boeing from Hold to Buy on 11 August, citing the company's long-term prospects in commercial aerospace. Analyst Kristina Ruggeri set a price target of $265, representing over 26% upside potential. Boeing reported $24.6 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 8% from $22.7 billion in Q2 2025, driven by 171 commercial deliveries. The company posted $1.4 billion in operating cash flow and $631 million in free cash flow. Management expects full-year free cash flow between $1 billion and $3 billion. Boeing's total backlog reached $715 billion, including $597 billion for commercial airplanes covering more than 6,200 aircraft. Concerns remain over profitability and high leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 7.5x. The company held $45.9 billion in debt and $20 billion in cash at quarter-end.

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Aug 28th, 2026
Boeing secures $3B revolving credit facility, extends $7B in existing agreements to 2029-2030

Boeing has secured a new $3 billion, 364-day revolving credit facility, replacing an expiring agreement of the same size. The facility, arranged by Citibank and JPMorgan Chase Bank, runs until 23 August 2027, with options to convert borrowings into term loans or extend for another year. The agreement requires Boeing to maintain minimum liquidity of $5 billion and limits consolidated debt to 60% of total capital. Interest rates are tied to Boeing's credit rating, ranging from Term SOFR plus 1.250% to 1.700% annually. Boeing also amended two existing five-year credit agreements worth $4 billion and $3 billion, extending them to May 2030 and August 2029 respectively. Both now include the same $5 billion minimum liquidity requirement.

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Aug 27th, 2026
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Aug 27th, 2026
Boeing secures exclusive $131B F-15 contract lane, but only $343K obligated upfront

Boeing secured a sole-source F-15 contract with a $131 billion ceiling, but only $343,740 was obligated at signing. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract runs through 2037 and covers aircraft production, modernisation, and sustainment for US forces and overseas customers including Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. The contract establishes an exclusive framework for future task orders rather than guaranteed revenue. Each order must be negotiated, funded, and delivered separately. Boeing's defence segment posted a $15 million operating loss in Q2 2026 despite 13% revenue growth, affected by a $280 million VC-25B programme charge. The company carries $45.9 billion in debt and projects just 2.5% operating margins for its defence business, making profitability dependent on execution of individual orders.