Software Systems Engineer

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seal Beach, CA
Salary
$106,250–$143,750 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 28, 2026 (soon)

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This role $125k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $115,000–$165,375 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $125k versus about $140k 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 58 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Systems Engineer

The Software Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced) joins the SATCOM Mission Planning team to support the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications network. This role involves developing software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems, specifically providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. You will develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, and high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end services. Daily tasks include building backend services, conducting code reviews, and translating design mockups into functional user interfaces. The work occurs in an Agile and CI/CD environment using DevSecOps methodologies. Required technical skills include Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, and TypeScript. You will also utilize tools like GitLab for automated testing and deployment, while addressing complex problems in mission planning, data processing, and real-time geospatial visualization.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, and designs for high-performance APIs.
  • Support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services with an emphasis on automation 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.
  • Integrate completed software components into a fully functional software system.
  • Support the full development lifecycle from initial design through final deployment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • 1+ years of experience with Python.
  • 1+ years of experience with Java, JavaScript, or C++.
  • 1+ years of experience with TypeScript.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
  • U.S. Person status as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization (preferred).

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