Principal Software Engineer, Rocky Program

The Boeing Company

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Base: $198,050 - $267,950; bonus: potential signin...
100% onsite
Active top secret security clearance
10+ years foundational cs experience
Space-based or ground-based systems experience
This Technical Leadership position drives end-to-end software development for the Rocky program while shaping organization-wide architecture strategy

Job Summary

  • This Technical Leadership position drives end-to-end software development for the Rocky program while shaping organization-wide architecture strategy.
  • The role requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for SCI post-start and involves 100% onsite work in Albuquerque, NM.
  • Boeing offers a competitive salary range of $198,050 - $267,950, potential signing bonuses, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Matching Summary

This Technical Leadership position drives end-to-end software development for the Rocky program while shaping organization-wide architecture strategy.

Salary

Base: $198,050 - $267,950; Bonus: Potential signing bonus for eligible external candidates; Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings, paid time away from work

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance
  • 10+ years foundational CS experience
  • Space-based or ground-based systems experience
  • Software Configuration Management expertise
  • Object-oriented design and patterns

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Java, C++, Python, or JS frameworks
  • Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, Azure)
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD management practices
  • Test-driven development (TDD) familiarity
  • Technical Lead or Architect role history

Key Requirements

  • Active Top Secret US Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of Computer Science experience
  • U.S. Person status required for export control
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62

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