DevSecOps Software Engineer

About the role

About The Company

At Boeing, we are dedicated to pioneering innovation and fostering collaboration to make the world a better place. Our commitment lies in creating an inclusive environment where every teammate feels welcomed, respected, and valued. We believe in providing exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential. As a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security, Boeing continuously pushes the boundaries of technology and engineering to deliver advanced solutions that serve both commercial and government customers worldwide.

About The Role

The Boeing Company is seeking a DevSecOps Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced) based in Saint Charles, MO. This role is ideal for a passionate individual who specializes in DevSecOps practices and is eager to work within a multidisciplinary, collaborative engineering environment. The successful candidate will support the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for Boeing’s Phantom Works products. This position primarily focuses on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Phantom Works software engineering teams. Phantom Works is where imagination meets engineering excellence, transforming bold ideas into operational solutions that enhance defense capabilities. Driven by curiosity and relentless problem-solving, our team explores aerospace, autonomy, emerging technologies, and advanced materials to develop breakthrough capabilities that ensure safety, mission success, and technological leadership. The candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining pipeline infrastructure to facilitate full software lifecycle management, deploying multiple environments, and leveraging DevSecOps principles to enhance continuous integration and delivery pipelines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of aerospace and defense technology.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, data science, physics, chemistry, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance post-employment. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and testing, is required. Additionally, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working with Development Operations (DevOps) and/or Development Security Operations (DevSecOps), along with test automation expertise. Proficiency in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, version control systems, and automation frameworks is essential. Preferred qualifications include 3 or more years of related work experience, active U.S. Secret Security Clearance, experience with GitLab, agile methodologies, containerization and orchestration (such as Docker and Kubernetes), build automation, and familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls. Candidates should also have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of standardized, efficient, and innovative DevSecOps processes, tools, methodologies, and performance metrics to streamline the software engineering lifecycle and enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of mission-critical software.

Automate, monitor, improve, and troubleshoot across software development, tooling, testing, integration, deployment, configuration processes, and security controls to ensure optimal performance and security.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain robust, scalable, and secure software development pipelines aligned with project requirements and industry best practices.

Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and regulations within the DevSecOps environment to enhance operational efficiency and security posture.

Perform installation and configuration of integrated software engineering environments based on the DevSecOps framework, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.

Design and develop automation processes, assisting in software build, release activities, and deployment strategies to facilitate rapid and reliable software delivery.

Provide technical support to software teams, ensuring adherence to security directives, application security standards, and customer requirements.

Manage software dependencies, including evaluation, licensing, integration, and ongoing maintenance, to support development activities effectively.

Assist with database support, virtual environment setup, and infrastructure configuration to optimize development and testing processes.

Support operating system and platform hardening efforts to safeguard systems against cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Advise management and program leadership on software process adherence, implementation strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure engineering excellence and program success.

Lead DevSecOps training sessions to educate team members on tooling, best practices, and principles, fostering a culture of security and automation within the team.

Benefits

Boeing offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Employees are provided with competitive base pay along with variable compensation opportunities. Our benefits programs include health insurance options, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and various programs supporting work-life balance through paid and unpaid time off. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on geographic location, employment status, and collective bargaining agreements. We also offer opportunities for relocation assistance for eligible candidates, ensuring a smooth transition into our organization. Our commitment to employee well-being and professional development is reflected in our ongoing initiatives and support systems. The salary range for this role varies depending on experience, with associate-level positions starting from $91,800 to $124,200, and experienced-level roles ranging from $112,200 to $151,800. Eligible external candidates may also be considered for signing bonuses as part of their compensation package.

Equal Opportunity

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion,