Astrodynamics Software Engineer (Associate/Experienced/Senior)

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Boeing Company, Defense, Space & Security, is seeking an Astrodynamics Software Engineer for its Satellite Systems Division in El Segundo, CA or Seal Beach, CA. This role focuses on developing software tools for satellite ground systems and requires collaboration across cross‑functional teams in an agile setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in Python, Java, C, C++, and MATLAB, plus experience in astrodynamics and orbital mechanics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years with Python, Java, C, C++, MATLAB.
• 2+ years in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum software development.

Responsibilities

• Perform full life‑cycle development from requirements to testing and documentation.
• Participate in agile planning, reviews, and customer meetings.
• Develop space-vehicle software agnostic to vehicle and orbit details.
• Adapt components to interface with open architectures and industry protocols.
• Collaborate in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.

Skills

Python

Java

C

C++

MATLAB

Astrodynamics

Orbital Mechanics

Agile/Scrum

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 seeking an Astrodynamics Software Engineer (Associate / Experienced / Senior) for its Satellite Systems Division located in El Segundo, CA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite division.

Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems.

We are seeking engineers that are passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of the orbital analysis software products used by astrodynamics analysts for space vehicle transfer orbit and on-station operations.

The selected candidate will support the development of mission software written in Java. The candidate will collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform full life-cycle development including requirements definition, software architecture, design, implementation, unit, functional and integration, and formal qualification testing through documentation.
• Participate in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings
• Software implementation for space vehicles agnostic of the vehicle characteristics, transfer orbit type, operating orbit regime, propulsion system, and constellation.
• Adapt the software components to interface with new system architectures to meet program and customer needs; including but not limited to open system architectures and industry standard protocols.
• Highly motivated and must work well in a team environment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (Interim prestart, final post start) for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, and MATLAB
• 2+ years of experience with Astrodynamics and Orbital Mechanics
• Experience working on a software development project that follows Agile and Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a collaborative team environment using agile principles and a structured development process including code reviews and automated DevOps processes/tools.
• Experience using team collaboration tools including Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Hands on experience in a satellite mission operational execution environment.
• Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance

Travel:

less than 10%

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates

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 (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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range / level 2 - Associate: $101,150 - $136,850

Summary Pay Range / level 3 - Experienced: $126,650 - $171,350

Summary Pay Range / level 4 - Senior: $158,100 - $213,900

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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.