Lead Software Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Boeing Company's Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the Evolved Strategic Satcom (ESS) Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA. The ESS program is a vital component of the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, ensuring nuclear-survivable connectivity. The team specializes in developing software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems. This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment utilizing modern, scalable technologies and tools. The team operates within an Agile and CI/CD framework, incorporating automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and quality scanning capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive software ecosystem experience, a strong project background, sound judgment, and the ability to engineer innovative solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are paramount for success in this role.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher
- 5+ years’ experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing
- 5+ years of development experience using Python
- 3+ years’ experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery)
- 3+ years’ experience working with TypeScript
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
- Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Must 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development, utilizing modern methodologies on government programs
- 5+ years’ experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization
- 5+ years’ experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test
- 5+ years’ experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)
- 3+ years’ experience with Java and FastAPI (Python API) languages
- In-depth knowledge of Command and Control (C2) systems, mission planning, ground systems, and real-time application requirements
- Strong experience using CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows
Responsibilities
- Leads, develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services
- Leads support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system
- Leads the development of critical features and take ownership of 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
- Leads code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards
- Leads 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, provide mentoring, leadership to team and self-direct work as needed
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Programs for paid and unpaid time away from work
- 401(k) plan with company match (dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting)
- Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
