Senior Software Lead – Space Mission Systems (Contract)

Boeing; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 123,984 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Future of Flight in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Software Developer Lead to support their Space Mission Systems team. This role focuses on leading Java software development, collaborating with a cross-functional team to create solutions that advance missions.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in Java, C++, and Python, with at least 5 years of experience. This contract position requires an active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Computer Science and object-oriented design.
• Experience with Java/C++/Python on full-stack projects.
• Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development tasks including design, coding, and testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define software requirements.
• Monitor and review test processes and issue resolution.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Object Oriented Design

Full Stack Development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

SQL Server

MongoDB

Job description

Software Engineer - Developer 4 (Contract)

Chantilly, VA, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 year)

Published 2 months ago

Full Stack

C++

Python

Object Oriented Design

Java

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Contract Senior Software Developer Lead, to support their Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, focused on leading a small software development team located in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on leading Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software development, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.


You will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.


Position Responsibilities:
Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria.
Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
Reviews completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; leads integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.
Leads code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard.
Leads monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems.
Leads review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
5+ years’ experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns
Experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs
Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks
This position requires an Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and successful completion of CI Polygraph post start.


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API
Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning
Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management
Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes
Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions
Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems
Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications
Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems

Pay Rate Range

Min Pay Rate $90

Max Pay Rate $100

Currency USD

Unit hourly

Benefits Information

*Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.