Associate and Experienced Software Engineers - Secure Network & Protocols
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $87.5K – $118.5K / yr
- Clearance
- Secret
- U.S. citizenship
- Required
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
About the role
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is looking for Associate and Experienced Software Engineers - Secure Network & Protocols to join the GSOS team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.
The selected candidate will work with the Ground Systems product team focused on the concept, requirements, architecture, design and development of an advanced ground operating system. The Operating System definition we use is broad. Besides covering multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Cisco IOS, CDOT, WindRiver VXWorks, ESXi, etc) it consists of the provided infrastructure necessary to provide all services of the system. We specialize in air gapped, full featured, and totally self contained systems, but have also developed WAN connected systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Assists with the design, development, architecture, and maintenance of software solutions for network stack protocol software used to securely exchange data between systems.
Participates in performance analysis, testing, monitoring and software assessments of networking protocol software to assess, identify and address risks, weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Gathers information to provide input on secure network and protocols throughout the end-to-end lifecycle development of software products.
Gathers information to support software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in Linux deployment and administration including bash scripting, remote access, and deployment
Experience in Basic networking, storage administration, and package management
Experience in Basic virtualization principles
Experience in Containerization, and Kubernetes familiarity
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
An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
Level 2 (Associate): 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 3 (Experienced): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of communications and network concepts and principles.
Knowledge of multi-discipline integrating issues applicable to communications and network systems, including primary characteristics such as physical and functional interfaces, communications reliability, link availability, and environmental constraints.
Additional characteristics include: human factors, maintainability, testability, supportability, mechanical design, packaging, electrical, and software.
Knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages
Knowledge of the practical application of network technologies. Ability to solve difficult network problems like Quality of Service, multi-level security, network protocol conversion, network management problems and application optimization.
Ability to innovate in the area of new network systems modeling, simulation, and emulation.
Knowledge of programming languages used in modeling, simulation and emulation.
Knowledge of software development and testing tools (e.g. desktop simulation tools, configuration management tools, requirements management tools).
Knowledge of computer hardware design and operating systems as it relates to modeling, simulation and emulation.
Knowledge of programming languages used for networking problems.
Knowledge of computing equipment and multiple operating systems.
Knowledge of communications, networking protocols.
Knowledge of software development and testing tools capability and usage.
Ability to integrate hardware and software components into a functional system.
Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require real-time software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches.
Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.
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.
Shift:
This position is primarily for 1st shift; however, alternate shifts may be required to meet program objectives.
Travel:
This position requires <10% travel.
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: $87,550 – $118,450
Language Requirements:
EnglishEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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 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.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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