Software Systems Engineer – Experienced/Senior

Boeing

. Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control software solutions .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $126,650 - $213,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for space systems, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing. Proficient in leading Agile software development projects and utilizing DevSecOps methodologies to deliver high-performance software solutions.

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Software Development LifecycleAgile MethodologiesJava ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython Programming

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Hard Skills

Requirements AnalysisSoftware DesignIntegration & TestCommand and Control SoftwareMission PlanningData ProcessingScaled Agile MethodologyDevSecOps EnvironmentSoftware ArchitectureSoftware Algorithms

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeDoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Space SystemsGround SegmentsU.S. CitizenshipU.S. Person StatusConflict of Interest Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control software solutions
Lead software development activities in a scaled agile methodology using a DevSecOps environment
Support software development activities and integrate 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 as Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead
Support the IPT by defining and meeting development and integration schedules alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline
Create software tools and services for satellite and ground systems for USG and Commercial customers
Work with customers in developing next-generation ground systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret Clearance prestart and final clearance post start
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 Java, C++, or Python
Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies
U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
Required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates