Boeing

Software Systems Engineer (Senior/Lead)

Boeing$158K — $257K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
  • 5+ years in systems engineering or software development on space/ground systems
  • 3+ years leading software development projects
  • 3+ years programming in Java, C++, or Python
  • Experience with Flight Dynamics, Satellite Management, or Ground Control.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software requirements, architecture, and design for Command and Control (C2) solutions.
  • Lead software development using scaled agile methodology in a DevSecOps environment.
  • Demonstrate progress to customers and leadership through presentations.
  • Oversee day-to-day activities in Product Owner/Technical Lead roles.
  • Implement structured development and integration schedules to meet project timelines.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Relocation support for eligible candidates.
Full Job Description
Software Systems Engineer (Senior/Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for multiple Software Systems Engineers (Senior / Lead) to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization.

Our team creates the software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with space 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 inclusive of Product Owner and Team Lead.

 

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 of Product Owner/Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design and Direction of software product(s)

•    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

•    Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (interim prestart, final post-start)
•    5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
•    3+ years of experience leading software development projects

•    3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
•    Experience with Flight Dynamics / Orbital Analysis or Satellite Management Systems or Ground control management   
 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

 

•    Level 4: 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 and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience

•    Level 5: 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 and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience      

•    Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead
•    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.
•    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)
•    Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance

 

Travel: 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.

 

Relocation:

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

 

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 / Senior: $158,500 - $213,900
Summary Pay Range / Lead: $190,400 - $257,600

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. 7120.62 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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About Boeing

Insitu designs, develops, produces, and operates high-performance, cost-effective unmanned aircraft systems. The company’s focus is to deliver ISR information to their customers that are located all over the world, whether on land or at sea. To meet new operational needs and address the global market, they have introduced scores of game-changing technologies that have improved imagery and exploitation, operational security, training, airspace safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability. They are fully backed by their parent company, The Boeing Company, and its 95+ years of world-renowned innovation, delivery, performance and value. Insitu Pacific, the company’s Australia-based affiliate, was established to serve the unique needs of the Asia-Pacific region. Insitu also maintains a strong network of partners and suppliers, allowing them to provide specialized, in-country support for any region in the world. Insitu was founded in 1994 and is based in Bingen, Washington, United States.

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Founded
1916
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