Product Security Engineer – Entry Level

Boeing

. Support development programs, research efforts, and strategic initiatives in Product Security .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeBerkeley • Missouri • United StatesEntry Level💰 $102,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, requirements analysis, and anti-tamper development, with a strong focus on security solutions for defense products. Capable of collaborating with diverse stakeholders and integrating hardware and software systems to enhance product security.

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Software Architecture DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisAnti-Tamper DevelopmentCryptography ImplementationU.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentRequirements DefinitionTest PlanningVerification ActivitiesSystem IntegrationAlgorithmsInterfacesField TestingSecure Communications ProtocolsReverse Engineering Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

COTS Security FeaturesFPGAs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringU.S. Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryWarfighter Competitive AdvantageTactical SystemsProduct SecurityEngineering Technology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development programs, research efforts, and strategic initiatives in Product Security
Develop strategies and processes to protect and sustain the warfighter's competitive advantage
Software-focused: develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and software system designs
Integration-focused: develop requirements, documentation, test plans, and test procedures, and participate in verification activities for anti-tamper development
Work closely with engineering and non-engineering stakeholders, including DOD customers, suppliers, and industry subject matter experts
Integration engineers define system requirements and architectures, develop and oversee new designs, and support the system life cycle through final testing, verification, and fielding
Software-focused engineers support requirements definition, create software architectures, implement software designs and features, and test security solutions on fielded computing devices
Work across hardware and software domains to field protection solutions across Boeing and supplier-partnered defense products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
2+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain program access; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance required post-start
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
Subject to post-offer drug and alcohol testing when criteria are met
Preferred: security-focused coding experience in anti-tamper functions and cryptography implementation
Preferred: experience in requirements analysis
Preferred: experience in cryptography, secure communications protocols, and reverse engineering techniques at system and component level
Preferred: experience designing and/or integrating systems or subsystems in the Defense industry
Preferred: understanding of tactical systems capabilities and operations
Preferred: experience or interest in commercial off-the-shelf FPGAs and COTS security features
Current U.S. Secret Clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible work environment
Paid parental leave
401(k) matching
Tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees
Paid medical leave programs
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match through Boeing 401(k)
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified candidates
Relocation based on candidate eligibility