Software Security Engineer, Experienced or Senior (Virtual)

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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking S oftware Security Engineer, (Experienced or Senior) (Virtual) to support our Open Sourc e Progr am Office located in Orlando, Florida (Virtual) . This position will focus on supporting the Products and Capabilities team.

The Open Source Program Office's mission is to champion open-source engagement across the enterprise and deliver a world class open-source management experience with flawless compliance. To fulfill that mission, we are looking for a Software Security Engineer to evaluate and mitigate security risks within the enterprise's use and contribution of open-source software, perform product security risk, vulnerability analyses, and security audits. The individual selected will also be automating security assessments and translating the Chief Engineer's strategic security analysis (risk assessments, policy definitions) into automated and integrated open-source security practices for the rest of the company.

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.

Position Responsibilities :

Operationalize the open-source policy and process through automation

Independently investigate, analyze, and resolve licensing issues, driving for business-based outcomes

Automate Software Composition Analysis (SCA) through a combination of COTS, open source, and in-house tooling. Conduct trade studies and work with Product Owners to meet requirements for a broad range of stakeholders

Manage the configuration and output of dependency scanners, triage critical open-source software vulnerabilities, and ensure timely remediation with development teams.

Translate approved legal / license policies into code-based checks and automated tooling to prevent incompatible license usage in new projects.

Engineer and maintain security and license scanning tools; enforce compliance by ensuring automated build failures upon policy violation.

Document all automated processes and serve as the technical liaison, transferring security analysis into scalable, repeatable engineering practices across the enterprise.

Collaborate with the Product Owner on the backlog and technical roadmap

Seek out additional automation opportunities

Track and improve KPIs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

1+ years' experience with software licensing and knowledge of issues with the use of third party and open-source software

2+ years' experience in the application of software cybersecurity principles and techniques

3+ years' experience in software development lifecycle

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Ability to independently make and execute Software product level licensing decisions

Ability to interact effectively with Legal, Ethics, and Program Management

Previous experience performing license assessments and working licensing issues

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Travel : 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.

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 Experienced Level : $94,350 - $146,050

Summary pay range for Senior Level : $114,750 - $178,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2025

Export Control Requirements : 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

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.