Software Engineer–Developer (Development)

Software Engineer–Developer (Development)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a senior experienced Software Systems Engineer to join the Evolved Strategic Satcom (ESS) Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA, supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization.

The ESS program is a critical part of the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. Our team develops software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced development environment using modern, scalable technology and tools. Our team works in an Agile and CI/CD environment with automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and quality scanning capabilities.

This experienced-level position requires proven software ecosystem experience, strong project background, sound judgment, and the ability to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are essential.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to meaningful work in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth

Position Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
• Lead support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Lead the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
• Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
• Lead code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Lead the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization.
• Work effectively in ambiguous environments, provide mentoring, leadership to team and self-direct work as needed.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite in Seal Beach, California.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active TS/SCI
• 5+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing.
• 5+ years of experience with software development using Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading open-source software development projects.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs.
• 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.
• 5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance.
• 5+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Planning, Ground Systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
• 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.

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.

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: $181,800 - $222,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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