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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Experienced Software Design Engineer (P-8 Mission Systems) - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Kent, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $126,650.0 - $171,350.0 - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Code Review, Perl (Programming Language), Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Project Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Subsystems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Information Technology - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9271882/experienced-software-design-engineer-p-8-mission-systems ## About the Role This exciting position requires demonstrated experience as a Software Systems Engineer, knowledge of the full software development life cycle (requirements, design, code, test), and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities for multiple programs and customers. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required., * Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, data science, or computer science with 3 or more years of engineering work experience. * US Citizenship required * Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance * Software Systems Architecture experience * Software Requirements writing experience * Interface design and control document experience Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * Troubleshooting H/W and S/W issues in a complex environment * Scripting languages: XML, Perl, Python * Use case development * Supporting contractual deliverables * Development of User Interface design * Experience in Weapons Integration on military platforms * Experience with customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification * Experience in engineering discipline(s) (e.g., electrical, mechanical, software engineering) applied to product related systems throughout the product development life cycle, from concept development to deployment * Experience in format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. * Experience with relationships between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems * Experience in how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle * Experience with implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety, This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. ยง120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. ## Description The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Experienced Software Design Engineer to join our P-8 Mission Systems Software team located in Kent, Washington. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security Services (BDS) Software Engineering organization. In this position, you will be responsible for defining requirements, developing architecture and system level designs, testing, and supporting system functionality including operational support. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security Services (BDS) Software Engineering organization. You'll be an integral part of supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) P-8 Poseidon program, which is the premier Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) platform for the US Navy and several international partners. Upcoming contract awards have enabled team expansion and growth. This franchise program is anticipated to continue to be a stable program for the foreseeable future. We are seeking a leader that is passionate about aerospace and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging government and international programs., * Designs, develops, analyzes, and maintains software systems that meet industry, customer, and internal quality, safety, security and certification standards. * Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational needs, performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts. * Completes software system-level analyses to identify risks, issues and opportunities; integrates and deploys mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle. * Performs code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards. * Monitors and reviews test completion, verification processes, and issue resolution for software systems. * Develops user documentation and training to educate end users about usage of software products. * Reviews product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluating internal team and supplier performance. Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development. * Performs software project management and software supplier management activities.