Senior Astrodynamics Software Engineer - Satellite Systems

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

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.