Principal Software Engineer, Rocky Program

Boeing•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$198,050 - $267,950•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) Rapid Space Capabilities (RSC) portfolio, focused on the Rocky program in Albuquerque, NM. This is a Technical Leadership position focused on high-impact delivery, cross-team influence, and often hands-on development. This Software Engineering leader will drive end-to-end software development for the Rocky program, owning software design, implementation, and testing processes and best practices to meet program schedules and milestones. The role also shapes organization-wide software architecture strategy for current and future Space Mission Systems ground solutions. These teams design and deliver the next generation of products and services for the BDS business unit, partnering with commercial, government, and proprietary customers to advance space and ground technologies. Our group spans the full engineering lifecycle — from technology investment and concept development through proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and operational demonstration — ensuring solutions are robust, mission-ready, and proven in their intended environments. This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility post-start. Come to Albuquerque — sunny high‑desert living with big‑sky views, outdoor adventure, rich culture, and a thriving food scene. With ~300 days of sunshine, easy access to the Sandia Mountains (tram, hiking, biking, skiing), peaceful walks or paddling along the Rio Grande Bosque, and the historic charm of Old Town, there’s something for every energy level. Don’t miss the world‑famous Balloon Fiesta, New Mexican chiles, craft breweries, and quick drives to Santa Fe, Taos, Bandelier, the Jemez hot springs, or weekend trips to White Sands. Affordable living and a growing tech and research community make it an ideal place to grow — if you’re ready to be a technical leader, please apply!

Requirements

Active Top Secret (TS) US Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility post-start.
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns
Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
Experience with Software Engineering principles including, but not limited to Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management

Nice To Haves

Principal / 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
Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance
Experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, Python, JS frameworks (REACT, jQuery UI, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI
Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
Experience using cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.)
Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and CI/CD management
Experience as a Technical Lead Engineer (TLE), Software Lead, Software Architect, and/or Chief Engineer on a complex software development project/program
Experience with software for one or more of the following: control systems, embedded FPGA, low latency deterministic, operator interfaces, and/or control gimbals, ground antennas, optical sensors

Responsibilities

Oversees the design, development, and analyses of software systems.
Partners with appropriate stakeholders to oversee translation of software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements.
Oversees completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities.
Leads software team to successfully complete code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards.
Oversees review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards.
Researches and oversees implementation of current and emerging software technologies, tools, and frameworks.