Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$99,450–$134,550 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 21, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $156k
This role $117k
$87k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $133,975–$177,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $117k versus about $156k for comparable roles.

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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 39 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,150–$159,850 across 34 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

The Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced) joins the SATCOM Mission Planning team to develop software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems within the nuclear command, control, and communications network. This role involves developing and maintaining requirements, architecture, algorithms, and high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end services in an Agile and DevSecOps environment. The engineer will build and consume backend services, conduct code reviews, and translate design mockups into functional user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks. Key technical skills include Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, and TypeScript, along with experience in GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and database technologies like Postgres or SQL/NoSQL. The work focuses on solving critical connectivity problems for nuclear-survivable systems, specifically involving mission planning, command and control, and real-time 2D/3D geospatial visualization for space systems and ground segments.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Colorado?

Median $146500 from 63 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, and interfaces for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end services.
  • Support the full software development lifecycle from initial design through final deployment.
  • Build and consume backend services with a focus on automation, testing, and security.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, enforce best practices, and maintain compliance standards.
  • Translate design mockups into functional user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks.
  • Implement DevSecOps methodologies including automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
  • Advocate for improvements in product quality, security, and performance across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Must have an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a "U.S. Person."
  • Requires at least 1 year of experience with Python.
  • Requires at least 1 year of experience with Java, JavaScript, or C++.
  • Requires at least 1 year of experience with TypeScript.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis and testing.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of experience with database technologies such as Postgres, SQL, or NoSQL.

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