Software Engineer - Developer (Associate or Experienced)

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is hiring a Software Engineer-Developer (Associate or Experienced) to create Special Test Equipment software for satellite test and verification. The role emphasizes C#/.NET and embedded C/C++ in a hardware-close environment, with opportunities to contribute to test orchestration, instrument control, and automation for mission systems.

Applicants should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in software development life cycle, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must be eligible for U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• 2+ years’ experience in full software development life cycle.
• 2+ years’ experience programming with C, C++, C#, .NET; debugging and development.

Responsibilities

• Develops code and integrates software components into STE system.
• Develops test architecture for software products (Test Executives, T&C Engine, Tools).
• Develops interfaces for instruments in C, C#/.NET and/or C++.
• Develops and executes software verification plans and testing.
• Follows software workflows using Confluence/Jira and version control (GitLab/SVN).
• Troubleshoots software/hardware integration issues in factory environments.
• Improves test framework architecture for satellite bus and RF testing.

Skills

C/C++

C#

.NET

Embedded RTOS

Software lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Confluence

Jira

GitLab

SVN

Job description

Software Engineer - Developer (Associate or Experienced)

Company: The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Software Engineer-Developer to develop Special Test Equipment (STE) software in El Segundo, CA for Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) supporting Space Mission System (SMS). Our teams is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Experienced Software Engineer-Developers. The software engineer will develop and support software for test execution, instrument control, and automated test orchestration for satellite hardware and subsystem testing. This role requires strong software engineering experience in object-oriented design (C#/.NET) and embedded real-time systems (C/C++). This role is ideal for a software engineer who enjoys working close to hardware and mission operations, cares about data correctness and performance, and wants to grow in the domain of spacecraft test telemetry and command (T&C) systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops code and integrates complex software components into a fully functional STE system
• Develops test architecture for software products (Test Executives, T&C Engine, Tools)
• Develops new interfaces for instruments in C, C#/.NET and/or C++
• Develops and executes software verification plans and testing
• Follows appropriate software development workflows using task tracking (Confluence/Jira) and version control systems (Gitlab/SVN)
• Troubleshoots software/hardware integration issues in factory environments
• Improves test framework architecture for satellite bus and Radio Frequency (RF) product testing

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. Security clearance post-Start is required
• 2+ years’ experience in full software development life‑cycle
• 2+ years’ experience in software programming with C, C++, C#, .NET coding, debug, and development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Experience in Aerospace, Space Systems, Satellite Test & Evaluation, or Avionics
• Experience working with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS), SIL (Software‑in‑the‑loop), or HIL (Hardware‑in‑the‑loop) testing
• Experience using task tracking tools and version control systems such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or SVN
• Experience developing software verification requirements, plans, and test procedures
• Experience building Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) using appropriate code versioning, build and test automation tools
• Experience in telemetry and command formats and radio frequency (RF) test measurement techniques for satellite communication processing
• Familiarity with Model‑Based Engineering (MBE) and/or Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including experience in a configuration‑managed environment and compliance with standards
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional engineering teams

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

CodeVue Coding Challenge

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Total Rewards

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): USD $ 106,250 - $ 143,750

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): USD $ 135,150 - $ 182,850

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

EEO Statement

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