Space Software Engineer (Contract) with TS Clearance

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

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.