Software Systems Engineer (Experienced/Senior)

Boeing Co.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer to join our Ground Software Engineering team in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA. You will develop high-performance C2 software for satellite ground systems and lead DevSecOps in an agile environment, integrating components into a complete system.

The role requires DoD clearance eligibility, 5+ years in space software development, and strong leadership in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• DoD Secret Clearance eligibility (US Citizenship) preferred.
• 5+ years of software development for space systems and ground segments.
• 5+ years in SDLC (Requirements, Design, Code, Integration & Test).
• 3+ years leading software development projects.
• 3+ years with Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance C2 software.
• Lead software development activities in scaled agile using DevSecOps.
• Support software integration into a functional system.
• Support progress presentations to customers and IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities in Product Owner/Tech Lead and/or Release Train Engineer roles.
• Help define and meet development and integration schedules with cost controls.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Agile

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Software Systems Engineer (Experienced/Senior)

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Systems Engineer (Experienced/Senior) to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization. Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be matched to available roles within the program IPT. This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required!

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
• Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment.
• Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities in the areas Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead.
• Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.
• 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 DoD Secret Clearance (Interim prestart, final post start) for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing
• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs.
• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)

Travel

None anticipated for this role.

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Pay & Benefits

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/level 3 Experienced: $126,650 - $171,350

Summary Pay Range/level 4 Senior: $158,100 – $213,900

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. 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)

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