Senior Software Engineer (Contract) — Space Systems APIs

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Boeing in Seal Beach, CA seeks a Software Engineer for a 1-year contract. You will design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software across full lifecycle, collaborating with teams to meet safety and regulatory standards. You will translate requirements into designs, develop APIs, and contribute to CI/CD, DevSecOps, and frontend/backend integration.

On-site work with no remote option. Candidates need a BS/MS/PhD in computer engineering/science or related field, active TS clearance, 3+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• Active Top Secret or DoD Top Secret clearance
• 3+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing.
• 3+ years of experience with software development using Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
• 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.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Support 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 and self-directed work as needed.

Skills

Typescript

Python

Java

Software Development

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

Boeing in Seal Beach, CA seeks a Software Engineer for a 1-year contract. You will design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software across full lifecycle, collaborating with teams to meet safety and regulatory standards. You will translate requirements into designs, develop APIs, and contribute to CI/CD, DevSecOps, and frontend/backend integration.

On-site work with no remote option. Candidates need a BS/MS/PhD in computer engineering/science or related field, active TS clearance, 3+