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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

Software Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Salary

$106,250 – $143,750 per year

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Description

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Software Systems Engineer to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA.

The Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Mission Planning team is a critical part of the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. Our team develops software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services
  • Supports software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system
  • Supports the development of critical features and support the full development lifecycle from design through deployment
  • Builds, architects, and consumes APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security
  • Conducts code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards
  • Supports the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies
  • Advocates for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization
  • Works effectively in ambiguous environments and self-direct work as needed

Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • 1+ years’ experience with Python
  • 1+ years’ experience with Java, JavaScript, or C++
  • 1+ years’ experience with TypeScript

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs
  • 3+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization
  • 3+ years of experience with open-source software development experience
  • 3+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance
  • 3+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
  • Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay
  • Student Loan Match program

Pay Range:

  • Associate level (Level 2): USD $106,250 – $143,750
  • Experienced level (Level 3): USD $135,150 – $182,850

Skills

Nice to have

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