Java Software Engineer – Experienced and Senior - Developer
$126.7k - $232.4k
Mid, Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Mesa, AZ, USA+4 moreMore locations: Colorado Springs, CO, USA | Seal Beach, CA, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | El Segundo, CA, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- An active U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required.
- Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems is required.
- At least 3 years of experience with Java, C++, Angular or React.js, HTML, and CSS is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in software development and configuration management tools is required.
- At least 3 years of experience developing software products in a cloud environment is required.
- At least 2 years of experience with Agile methodologies is required.
- The position requires a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62; eligible categories include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
- Applicants must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software using Agile execution while meeting industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards throughout the end-to-end lifecycle.
- Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial designs and software products.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance software products and features for system integrations.
- Document and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software products.
- Debug and resolve issues to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.
- Interface with the user community to troubleshoot technical issues, seek user feedback, and develop future design concepts.
- Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
- Develop, establish, monitor, and improve software processes, tools, and key performance metrics aligned with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
- Advise on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 9 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience with Java and React is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in Windows, Linux, and AWS environments is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience with Windows-based and Linux-based integrated development environments, Maven, Git, and GitLab is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience using Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket, is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience writing unit tests with JUnit and Mockito is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience with Spring Boot, NoSQL databases (specifically MongoDB), REST API integration, and Kubernetes with Helm is preferred.
- Experience implementing algorithms involving orbital mechanics and coordinate transforms is preferred.
- Experience working with distributed teams is preferred.
About the company
Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
1916
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
- Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
- Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.
What critics are saying
- Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
- Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
- Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.
What makes Boeing unique
- Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
- Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
- Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan