Boeing
Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team, C2BMC (Associate, Experienced or Senior)
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Develop and test Java-based C2BMC missile defense applications across the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include architecture and requirements development, design artifacts, coding, reviews, integration and testing, agile execution, issue resolution, and performance optimization. The role also involves collaborating with industry partners, documenting test activities, deploying integration processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Work is fully onsite in Colorado Springs or Huntsville and requires an active U.S. Secret clearance.
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 Software Engineers - Developers (Associate, Experienced, Senior) to join our Missile Defense National Team in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. Due to the classified nature of the work, these roles require an active U.S. Secret security clearance. A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.
The Missile Defense National Team (MDNT) was established in 2004 to develop and deploy the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system. This system ingests data from sensors around the globe to create a single source of information for the warfighter to enable engagements. The C2BMC Program is a full lifecycle defense contract providing solutions across the engineering capability to include system architecture, development, deployment, operations and maintenance, and sustainment of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This work integrates efforts from multiple companies (teammates) with systems engineering experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements development, modeling and simulation (M&S), network design, integration and test, and analysis.
These Software Engineers 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 part of our passionate and highly motivated team, where we're focused on supporting our nation's defense mission.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL)
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.
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
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 21, 2026
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.
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 Software Engineers - Developers (Associate, Experienced, Senior) to join our Missile Defense National Team in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. Due to the classified nature of the work, these roles require an active U.S. Secret security clearance. A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.
The Missile Defense National Team (MDNT) was established in 2004 to develop and deploy the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system. This system ingests data from sensors around the globe to create a single source of information for the warfighter to enable engagements. The C2BMC Program is a full lifecycle defense contract providing solutions across the engineering capability to include system architecture, development, deployment, operations and maintenance, and sustainment of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This work integrates efforts from multiple companies (teammates) with systems engineering experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements development, modeling and simulation (M&S), network design, integration and test, and analysis.
These Software Engineers 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 part of our passionate and highly motivated team, where we're focused on supporting our nation's defense mission.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL)
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.
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):
- Bachelor's Degree
- Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
- 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):
- 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Level 3)
- 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Level 4)
- 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
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 21, 2026
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.
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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office
320 Wooten Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80916
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