Versatile Technologist (Mid-Level, Senior or Lead)
The Boeing Company, Herndon, VA, United States
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is searching for a self-motivated
Versatile Technologist (Mid-Level, Senior or Lead)
to support end-to-end solutions in a growing portfolio that provides operations and engineering improvements of mission-critical systems in a dynamic real-time operations environment for the Mission Systems Operations Team located in
Herndon, VA.
As a member of the Mission Systems Operations Team, you are an integral part in developing hardware and software solutions for proprietary programs for our client. We translate customer needs into detailed requirements for system integrated designs including system architectures for current operations and program growth, facility design, hardware selection, software selection/development, system integration, testing and operations/maintenance.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Analyzes computing requirements
Leads a multidisciplinary range of technical systems and application activities
Leads activities to install, configure and maintain multi-platform systems hardware, software and components
Leads activities to plan, develop, design, integrate and maintain all computer applications
Plans and coordinates highly complex software and hardware for enterprise release
Ensures systems conform with architectural objectives
Evaluates complex system's production readiness and supportability
Performs complex system problem identification and resolution
Leads activities to integrate security solutions into information systems
Integrate security solutions into information systems
Experience in both Windows and Linux administration, or one with the ability to learn
Performs initial assessments of feasibility of architecture solutions and alternatives
Performs initial assessment of product suitability for integration into delivery system environments
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
Willingness to upgrade from CIP to FSP (Full Scope Polygraph) or already have a current Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
Level 3: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to lead technical teams and projects
Experience setting up and managing hardware and software on different platforms
Skills in designing and maintaining computer applications
Experience planning software and hardware releases
Knowledge of system architecture and standards
Ability to check if systems are ready for production and support
Strong problem-solving skills for complex systems
Experience adding security features to information systems
Experience with Windows or Linux system administration, or willingness to learn
Ability to evaluate if solutions and products will work well in the system
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Strong background in both Windows and Linux system administration
Experience with real-time operations and mission-critical systems
Knowledge of hardware and software integration best practices
Experience with security solution implementation in complex systems
Familiarity with system architecture design and evaluation
Experience with enterprise-level software and hardware release management
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
Experience working in defense or aerospace environments
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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.
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 for Mid-Level (Level 3): $96,050.00 - $129,950.00
Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $119,850.00 - $162,150.00
Summary pay range for Lead (Level 5): $146,200.00 - $197,800.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until
Apr. 02, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is searching for a self-motivated
Versatile Technologist (Mid-Level, Senior or Lead)
to support end-to-end solutions in a growing portfolio that provides operations and engineering improvements of mission-critical systems in a dynamic real-time operations environment for the Mission Systems Operations Team located in
Herndon, VA.
As a member of the Mission Systems Operations Team, you are an integral part in developing hardware and software solutions for proprietary programs for our client. We translate customer needs into detailed requirements for system integrated designs including system architectures for current operations and program growth, facility design, hardware selection, software selection/development, system integration, testing and operations/maintenance.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Analyzes computing requirements
Leads a multidisciplinary range of technical systems and application activities
Leads activities to install, configure and maintain multi-platform systems hardware, software and components
Leads activities to plan, develop, design, integrate and maintain all computer applications
Plans and coordinates highly complex software and hardware for enterprise release
Ensures systems conform with architectural objectives
Evaluates complex system's production readiness and supportability
Performs complex system problem identification and resolution
Leads activities to integrate security solutions into information systems
Integrate security solutions into information systems
Experience in both Windows and Linux administration, or one with the ability to learn
Performs initial assessments of feasibility of architecture solutions and alternatives
Performs initial assessment of product suitability for integration into delivery system environments
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
Willingness to upgrade from CIP to FSP (Full Scope Polygraph) or already have a current Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
Level 3: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to lead technical teams and projects
Experience setting up and managing hardware and software on different platforms
Skills in designing and maintaining computer applications
Experience planning software and hardware releases
Knowledge of system architecture and standards
Ability to check if systems are ready for production and support
Strong problem-solving skills for complex systems
Experience adding security features to information systems
Experience with Windows or Linux system administration, or willingness to learn
Ability to evaluate if solutions and products will work well in the system
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Strong background in both Windows and Linux system administration
Experience with real-time operations and mission-critical systems
Knowledge of hardware and software integration best practices
Experience with security solution implementation in complex systems
Familiarity with system architecture design and evaluation
Experience with enterprise-level software and hardware release management
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
Experience working in defense or aerospace environments
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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.
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 for Mid-Level (Level 3): $96,050.00 - $129,950.00
Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $119,850.00 - $162,150.00
Summary pay range for Lead (Level 5): $146,200.00 - $197,800.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until
Apr. 02, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.
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