Software Design Engineer

Boeing

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Kent, WA
Salary
$126,650–$171,350 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 10, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$222,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $149k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 50 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,250–$143,750 across 45 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Design Engineer

The Experienced Software Design Engineer (P-8 Mission Systems) joins the P-8 Mission Systems Software team to support the Boeing Defense, Space and Security Services organization. This role focuses on the P-8 Poseidon, the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare platform for the US Navy. You will define requirements, develop architecture, and create system-level designs while supporting full software development life cycle activities including coding, testing, and operational support. Key responsibilities include performing software system-level analyses, conducting code reviews, and managing software suppliers. Required skills include software systems architecture, requirements writing, and interface design. Preferred technical competencies include scripting in XML, Perl, and Python. You will solve complex engineering problems by translating system-level requirements into traceable software models to ensure safety, security, and certification standards for government and international programs.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain software systems that meet industry safety, security, and certification standards.
  • Translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models with clear traceability to design and test artifacts.
  • Perform software system-level analyses to identify risks and integrate mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure software alignment with requirements and established engineering standards.
  • Monitor test completion, verification processes, and issue resolution for all software systems.
  • Develop user documentation and training materials to educate end users on software product usage.
  • Manage software projects and oversee supplier performance to ensure alignment with project plans.
  • Implement emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to software development regulations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 3 or more years of engineering work experience.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
  • Software Systems Architecture experience.
  • Software Requirements writing experience.
  • Interface design and control document experience.

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