Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company is looking for multiple Software Systems Engineers (Senior / Lead) to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization. Defend America's Future: Join Boeing's Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Mission! Our team creates the software tools and services for the world's highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with space customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be matched to available roles within the program IPT inclusive of Cost Account Manager, Product Owner, and Release Train Engineer. This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required! At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Position Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions. * 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. * Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership. * Perform day-to-day activities in the areas of Cost Account Manager, Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead. * Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): * 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 either Java, C++, or Python * Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies * Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (interim prestart, final post start) Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * 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. * Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs. * Experience as a Cost Account Manager managing the IMS in an Earned Value Management framework and/or Release Train Engineer implementing agile methodologies. * Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements. * 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. * Strong 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 Travel: 10% Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. CodeVue Coding Challenge: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range / Senior: $136,850 - $185,150 Summary Pay Range / Lead: $167,450 - $226,850 Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 25, 2026 Export Control Requirements: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To 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. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Read more Shows the full job description for sighted users Apply Now Save JobRemove Job