Software Engineer - Developer 4 (contract)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a software developer for a contract assignment through a Boeing approved third party to design, develop, test, and maintain software for space systems. This role focuses on building high-performance APIs and integrating front-end and back-end services within a secure platform ecosystem.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in space software, strong Python/Java/TypeScript/FastAPI skills, and an active Top Secret clearance, ready to work in an Agile DevSecOps environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• Active 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.

Skills

Python

Java

TypeScript

FastAPI

Education

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

Tools

CI/CD (GitLab)

Job description

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.

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards. Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products. Develops, maintains, enhances and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations. Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products. Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products. Handles user inquiries, troubleshoots technical issues and user feedback analysis. Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development. Develops, establishes, monitors and improves software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks. Executes and documents software research and development projects. Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations. Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions. Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards.

Position 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-direct work as needed.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting open-source software development projects.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs.
• 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.
• 5+ years of experience with open-source software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance.
• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Planning, Ground Systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
• 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• 3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and with DevOps methodologies.

Pay Rate Range

105 - 110 USD 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.