Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team (Associate, Experienced, Senior)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

401k matching

Job summary

The Boeing Company invites applications for the Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team, to join the MDNT in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. An active U.S. Secret clearance is required.

Onsite work and collaboration across SEIT and agile teams are key to delivering C2BMC software for BMDS systems. The role emphasizes MBSE, software lifecycle support, and integration of Java-based algorithms into operational applications within a defense program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or related field.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• 1+ year of UML or other modeling techniques.
• 1+ year of Agile software development lifecycle.
• 2+ years of Java development experience (J2EE/Java Spring).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test software systems or Java-based algorithms for C2BMC applications.
• Provide software systems engineering for the Scrum team and product development.
• Analyze and support systems software, including problem resolution and testing.
• Decompose system requirements into software-level requirements with SEIT.
• Develop or modify operating systems applications from specifications.
• Assist with design, coding, benchmarking, and documentation of programs.
• Develop and update software requirements and architecture for MDS systems.
• Create/maintain design documents such as Algorithm Design Documents.
• Plan and perform integration and test activities.

Skills

UML

Agile

Java development

Security clearance

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Eclipse

Maven

Gradle

Microservices

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company is looking for a Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team (Associate, Experienced or Senior level) to join our Missile Defense National Team in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. The Missile Defense National Team (MDNT) was established in 2004 to develop and deploy the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system. This system ingests data from sensors around the globe to create a single source of information for the warfighter to enable engagements. The C2BMC Program is a full lifecycle defense contract providing solutions across the engineering capability to include system architecture, development, deployment, operations and maintenance, and sustainment of the Missile Defense System (MDS). This work integrates efforts from multiple companies with systems engineering experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements development, modeling and simulation (M&S), network design, integration and test, and analysis. This position will focus on supporting the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The Boeing Missile Defense Programs support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. Be a part of our passionate and highly motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.

Find your Future with Us

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, industry leading 401k matching, generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position may require the ability to obtain access to a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with other industry partners as a key contributor to the design, development, and testing of software systems or Java-based mathematical algorithms into the C2BMC operational software applications.
• Responsible for software systems engineering products for their Scrum Team, including development of software products.
• Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
• Systems Engineering support for team that Maintains, debugs and configures related software products.
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications.
• Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs.
• Work with the System Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) organization to decompose system requirements into well-defined software-level requirements, and to drive system use cases, CONOPS, and sequences.
• Work with the System Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) organization to develop and update system external interfaces.
• Author or assist with proposals.
• Perform software design - software product level use cases, sequences.
• Create and maintain software design - Algorithm Design Documents, Functional Design Documents.
• Support full software development lifecycle including generating design artifacts, implementing software changes, supporting design and code reviews, software testing, and resolution of issues found during testing.
• Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes.
• Software Requirements and architecture development in support of MDS systems.
• Develop, select, tailor and deploy integration and test processes, tools and metrics.
• Execute and document integration and test activities and events.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 1+ years of experience in Unified Modeling Language (UML) or other software architecture and design modeling techniques
• 1+ years of experience with Agile software development lifecycle
• 2+ years of Java development experience (J2EE/Java Spring)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Ability to implement MATLAB based algorithms into Java-based software.
• Experience in Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and MBSE tools
• Experience with software integration testing including developing automated test scripts
• Use of Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, and/or microservices in software development
• Experience software performance optimization
• Experience using automated unit testing frameworks
• Security+ or equivalent certification, but not required
• Experience designing large command and control and/or weapon systems
• Experience working within an Agile development environment, domain experience with both Space and Missile Defense, experience with Systems Analysis, Model Based System Engineering, Architecture development, Virtualization, Containerization, and Cloud Computing principles.
• Experience working large multi-site software development efforts including external interface development.
• Experience conducting or leading Analysis of Alternatives, Trade Studies and/or Design Evaluations
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root causes, recommend and develop a solution

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.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)

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 for Associate level: $99,450 - $134,550

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level: $126,650 - $171,350

Summary Pay Range for Senior level: $160,650 - $217,350

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 21, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.