Lead Software Systems Engineer – Space & Defense, Onsite

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching program

Student Loan Match

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Lead Software Systems Engineer for SATCOM Mission Planning. You will design high-performance APIs, lead Agile/DevSecOps efforts, and own features from design to deployment, with a focus on security, testing, and scalable front-end/back-end integration.

The role requires active U.S. Secret Clearance, 5+ years in space system software, and strong Python/JavaScript/TypeScript expertise. Onsite work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 5+ years’ experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing.
• 5+ years of development experience using Python.
• 3+ years’ experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery)
• 3+ years’ experience working with TypeScript

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or computer science

Tools

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Lead Software Systems Engineer for SATCOM Mission Planning. You will design high-performance APIs, lead Agile/DevSecOps efforts, and own features from design to deployment, with a focus on security, testing, and scalable front-end/back-end integration.

The role requires active U.S. Secret Clearance, 5+ years in space system software, and strong Python/JavaScript/TypeScript expertise. Onsite work and travel are expected.