Boeing

Lead Software Systems Engineer

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8 days ago
Seal Beach, CA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$172k - $232k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs connecting front-end and back-end services.
  • Lead software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities in an Agile and DevSecOps environment.
  • Develop critical features and own the full software development lifecycle from design through deployment.
  • Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services with emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
  • Lead code reviews and enforce software quality, standards, and best practices.
  • Translate design mockups into functional user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
  • Advocate for product quality, security, and performance improvements.
  • Provide mentoring and technical leadership while working effectively in ambiguous environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
  • At least 5 years of software development experience for space systems and ground segments involving command, control, mission planning, and data processing is required.
  • At least 5 years of Python development experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of JavaScript experience, including technologies such as Angular or jQuery, is required.
  • At least 3 years of TypeScript experience is required.
  • An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
  • Preferred qualifications include a relevant Bachelor of Science degree with 9+ years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree with 13+ years of directly related experience, or 17+ years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of progressive software-development leadership on government programs and 5+ years of experience with intuitive real-time 2D/3D geospatial interfaces.
  • Preferred qualifications include 5+ years covering requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and testing; 5+ years with database technologies; and 3+ years with Java and FastAPI.
  • Knowledge of command-and-control systems, mission planning, ground systems, real-time applications, and CI/CD workflows is preferred.
  • Candidates must complete a CodeVue technical assessment and satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time-off programs.
  • Boeing provides a 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
  • Eligible U.S. employees may receive Boeing’s 401(k) Student Loan Match.
  • The position is 100% onsite in Seal Beach, California, may require up to 10% travel, and does not offer negotiable relocation assistance.
  • The role is on Shift 1 and is subject to post-offer drug testing when applicable.

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About Boeing

10,000+ employees

Boeing designs, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes along with defense and space systems for airlines, governments, and space agencies worldwide. It sells aircraft and related systems plus aftermarket support and lifecycle services. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, Boeing is a public company listed on the NYSE (BA), with notable programs including the 737/787 families and work on NASA space initiatives.

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