Job Description
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The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Software Estimator and Architect (Virtual) to join the Enterprise Software Verticals (ESV) team, located in Arlington, VA. This position will focus on supporting the Engineering Test & Technology (ET&T) business organization.
The Strategy and New Business Team, positioned within the Software Engineering – Enterprise Software Verticals, is seeking a solution architect and estimator. This is a highly visible role with exposure to all of the enterprise product lines, the Enterprise Software Verticals (ESV) leadership, and individual programs within other business units.
In this role, you will work closely with product line architects and the chief architects to develop solutions to meet the needs of our customers, and use those solutions as the basis for estimating work scope and required resources. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with systems engineers, architects, business leaders, and customers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the software estimation efforts for software development projects within Boeing, including both new development and software reuse
- Develop and implement software estimation strategies, methodologies, and best practices to ensure accurate and reliable estimates
- Analyze project documentation such as Statement of Work, Procurement Specifications, and Requirements documents to understand customer needs and project complexities
- Contribute to internal software architecture discussions and decisions with software architects
- Provide feedback to customer to influence designs based on software considerations
- Interfaces with product line architects to understand capabilities and roadmaps
- Utilize various estimation techniques, models, and tools to generate reliable software effort and cost estimates, ensuring adherence to industry standards and company guidelines
- Present, endorse, and defend software estimates to internal leadership and customers
This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree
- 4+ years of proving experience in any combination of the following languages: C++, Python, Rust, Java
- Experience with software estimation tools and the ability to create and maintain estimation models (e.g., SEER-SEM, COCOMO, SLIM,).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of professional development experience in the C programming language
- Experience estimating software solutions using either top-down or bottoms-up methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess project complexities and identify risks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, software development lifecycles, quality assurance processes, and software architecture principles.
- Experience responding to RFPs or RFIs
- Experience with standard gating processes
- Experience with breaking down larger scope items into work-packages
- Experience with schedule dependency mapping
- Experience with DO-178C software development
- Experience with bootloaders, hypervisors
- Experience in multiple processor families (e.g. x86, ARM)
- Experience in developing software for aerospace or the defense industry
- Experience with SEER-SEM software
- Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required but would be less than 10%.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.
Work Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $113,900 – $177,100
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.