Software Systems Engineer (senior/lead)

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · El Segundo, CA

Boeing is seeking Senior/Lead Software Systems Engineers for their Ground Software Engineering team in El Segundo, CA, focusing on satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. The role involves developing and maintaining software solutions within a DevSecOps and scaled agile environment, with responsibilities including architecture, design, and leading development activities. Requires experience in systems engineering or software development on space/ground systems, leadership experience, and proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, with a focus on flight dynamics or satellite management systems. A DoD Secret Clearance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
  2. 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.
  3. Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
  4. Perform day-to-day activities in the areas of Product Owner/Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design and Direction of software product(s)
  5. Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • superior judgment and decision making
  • Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required!