Software Systems Engineer

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seal Beach, CA
Salary
$106,250–$143,750 / 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 $159k
This role $125k
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This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $123,657–$193,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $159k 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 Systems Engineer

The Software Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced) joins the SATCOM Mission Planning team to develop software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems. This role supports the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications network by providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing requirements, architecture, algorithms, and high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end services within an Agile and DevSecOps environment. The engineer will build and consume backend services, conduct code reviews, and translate design mockups into functional user interfaces. Key technologies and skills include Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, TypeScript, and Kubernetes. Additionally, the role involves working with Postgres, SQL/NoSQL databases, and GitLab to manage CI/CD pipelines. The work focuses on mission planning, command and control systems, and real-time applications for space systems and ground segments.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a "U.S. Person."
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience with Python is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience with Java, JavaScript, or C++ is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience with TypeScript is required.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of experience with database technologies such as Postgres, SQL, or NoSQL.

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