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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
57 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,850–$171,350
across 51 roles with salary data.
The Software Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced) joins the Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Mission Planning Software Engineering team to support the Defense, Space & Security organization. This role involves developing and maintaining 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 using modern front-end frameworks. Key technical skills include Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, and TypeScript, along with experience in Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and database technologies like Postgres or SQL/NoSQL. The role addresses critical mission planning and command and control problems for the military’s nuclear command, control, and communications network, specifically providing nuclear-survivable connectivity through advanced satellite and ground systems.
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.
Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services with a focus on automation, testing, and security.
Conduct code reviews to maintain quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with standards.
Translate design mockups into functional user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks.
Manage the full software development lifecycle from initial design through final deployment.
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.
Must have 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."
Requires 1+ years of experience with Python.
Requires 1+ years of experience with Java, JavaScript, or C++.
Requires 1+ years of experience with TypeScript.
Experience with advanced degrees and specific technical fields is preferred (preferred).
Extensive experience in software development, systems engineering, and specialized technologies like Kubernetes or CI/CD pipelines is preferred (preferred).
Java
C++
Python
DevSecOps
CI/CD
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Spring Framework
Hibernate
REST
Open API
JMS
WebLogic
Maven
Gradle
Git
Jenkins
SQL Server
Oracle
MySQL
MongoDB
TDD
Agile
SAFe
Systems Engineering
Systems Architecture
Systems Analysis
model-based systems engineering
Rhapsody
Scripting
System Performance Modeling
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