ESS Mission Planning Associate/Experienced Software Engineer

On-site$112,500 – $174,900
United States

Tech Stack

PythonTypeScriptFastAPIJava

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. The Boeing Company is seeking experienced Software Systems Engineers to join the Evolved Strategic Satcom (ESS) Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA, supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization.

The ESS program is a critical part of the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. Our team develops software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced development environment using modern, scalable technology and tools. Our team works in an Agile and CI/CD environment with automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and quality scanning capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.
  • Support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system.
  • Lead the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.
  • Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.
  • Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Support the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.
  • Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization.
  • Work effectively in ambiguous environments and self-direct work as needed.

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance
    • 3+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing.
    • 3+ years of experience with software development using Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI.
  • Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
    • Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.
    • 3+ years of experience supporting open-source software development projects.
    • 5+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs.
    • 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.
    • 5+ years of experience with open-source software development experience.
    • 5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance.
    • Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Planning, Ground Systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
    • 5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)
    • Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
    • 3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.
    • Experience working in an Agile software development environment and with DevOps methodologies.

We Offer

  • Competitive salary range: $112,500 - $174,900
  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

About the Company

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to meaningful work in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Job Details

Company name:
Boeing
Salary:
$112,500 – $174,900
Location:
United States
Employment Type:
Full-time
Work Mode:
On-site
Posted on TheJob:
Jun 13, 2026
Last checked:
Jul 4, 2026
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