Senior Software Systems Engineer – Mission Planning & APIs

Boeing; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class 401(k)

Student Loan Match

Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Colorado Springs, CO. You will lead the development of high‑performance APIs, front‑end interfaces, and secure system integration in a fast‑paced Agile environment. Requires 5+ years in space systems software, strong Python and JavaScript experience, and a U.S.

Secret Clearance. This onsite role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical NC3 capabilities with modern

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development for space systems and ground segments.
• 5+ years of Python development experience.
• 3+ years of JavaScript experience (Angular, JQuery).

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements, architecture, interfaces for high‑performance APIs between front‑end and back‑end services.
• Drive DevSecOps in an Agile environment with CI/CD and automated testing.
• Own the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
• Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services with emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
• Lead code reviews to maintain quality and enforce standards.
• Translate design mockups into functional, front‑end interfaces with modern frameworks.
• Advocate improvements to product quality, security and performance.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Angular

JQuery

TypeScript

FastAPI

Postgres

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

The Boeing Company seeks a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Colorado Springs, CO. You will lead the development of high‑performance APIs, front‑end interfaces, and secure system integration in a fast‑paced Agile environment. Requires 5+ years in space systems software, strong Python and JavaScript experience, and a U.S.

Secret Clearance. This onsite role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical NC3 capabilities with modern