Senior Software Systems Engineer

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CASeal Beach, CA
Salary
$126,650–$171,350 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 17, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $149k
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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$187,986 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $149k versus about $169k 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 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,850–$168,175 across 64 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Systems Engineer

The Software Systems Engineer (Experienced/Senior) joins the Ground Software Engineering team to support the Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization. This role focuses on developing and maintaining requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance Command and Control software solutions. The engineer will lead development activities within a scaled agile methodology and DevSecOps environment while integrating components into functional systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include serving as a Product Owner, Technical Lead, or Scrum Master to manage integration schedules and cost baselines. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Java, C++, or Python, along with experience in SQL/NoSQL databases, messaging systems like Kafka, and containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. The role addresses the complex challenge of building next-generation ground systems for satellite operations involving mission planning and data processing.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control software solutions.
  • Lead software development activities within a scaled agile methodology and DevSecOps environment.
  • Integrate completed software components into fully functional systems.
  • Perform roles such as Product Owner, Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer, or Integration and Test lead.
  • Manage development and integration schedules while maintaining a rigorously managed cost baseline.
  • Deliver progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 and able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning, and data processing.
  • 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration, and Test.
  • 3+ years of experience leading software development projects.
  • 3+ years of experience with software development using Java, C++, or Python.
  • Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance (preferred); experience as a Product Owner, Technical Lead, or Integration & Test Lead (preferred).
  • Export Control Requirement: This position.

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