Lead Software Systems Engineer

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seal Beach, CA
Salary
$171,700–$232,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 9, 2026

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 58 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Systems Engineer

The Lead Software Systems Engineer joins the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team to support the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications network. This role involves leading the development of requirements, architecture, and high-performance APIs for advanced satellite and ground systems. You will manage the full development lifecycle in an Agile and DevSecOps environment, building backend services and translating design mockups into functional user interfaces. Key responsibilities include conducting code reviews, ensuring security compliance, and automating testing and deployment workflows. The position requires proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and FastAPI, along with experience in Postgres and SQL/NoSQL databases. You will solve complex problems regarding nuclear-survivable connectivity, mission planning, and real-time 2D/3D geospatial visualization within a high-performance software ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development, architecture, and maintenance of high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end services.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle from initial design through final deployment in an Agile environment.
  • Build and architect backend services and APIs with a focus on automation, testing, and security.
  • Conduct code reviews to enforce best practices, maintain code quality, and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Translate design mockups into functional user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
  • Support software development activities using DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Advocate for improvements in product quality, security, and performance across the broader organization.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
  • 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments.
  • 5+ years of development experience using Python.
  • 3+ years of experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery).
  • 3+ years of experience working with TypeScript.
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development on government programs (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL) (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience with Java and FastAPI (preferred).

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