Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Company: Boeing
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the FishTools program within the Ground Mission Management Software (GMM) team in Chantilly, VA, Mesa, AZ, or Aurora, CO. The FishTools program develops and maintains a Collection Planning and Mission Management system widely used within the Intelligence community. This software system has become an integral part of imaging operations by facilitating the scheduling, analysis, and mission awareness of multiple space imaging platforms. This program has been around for 35 years and executes both sustainment and new development efforts. Sustainment efforts offer enterprise-wide solutions to maintain and enhance the current operational system. New development efforts take system changes and enhancements to increased levels of new technology, capabilities, and system/mission integration. We’re seeking a highly talented, motivated, and creative software developer to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities of an agile software program for the national intelligence community. The ideal candidate for the Senior Software Engineer position will not only possess exceptional technical expertise but also bring strong leadership and mentorship skills to inspire and elevate our development team. This position requires an Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility — must have completed SSBI-level vetting and be eligible for access to compartmented intelligence when sponsored and on a need-to-know. Join Us - Your Impact Starts Here! Primary Responsibilities: Analyzing high level customer requirements and deriving lower-level functional requirements. Software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and testing of customer desired features/user stories. Briefing software designs and demonstrating software release functionality to users. Develop and sustain new and existing applications; as well as troubleshoot and resolve various software issues. Contribute to the creation of new distributed components and interactions that align with the future system architecture. The existing multi-tiered system is developed on a cloud infrastructure with several consumer-facing web applications. After-hours support may be required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): This position requires an Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. Must be willing to sit for a CI Polygraph after start date 5 years’ experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns 3 years’ experience in Java programming Experience with distributed version control systems such as GitHub, IBM Rational Team Concert, etc. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science Experience with one or more of the following: HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript, Firebug and JS frameworks (REACT, jQuery, jQuery UI, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, XML, SOAP, REST, WSDL/Web Service protocols Experience using dependency management (Ivy, Maven, Gradle) Experience developing and maintaining SOAP, RMI, REST APIs and interfaces Experience using cloud-based infrastructure (AWS) Experience using automation server (Jenkins) Experience/knowledge of the GEOINT domain Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, continuous integration, and dependency management is preferred. Familiarity with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning Security Certification such as Security or CISSP Travel: Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%) Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. 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. 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: $160,650 - $232,300 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: 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. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Top 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. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. 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