Lead Software Systems Engineer

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Join our SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Colorado Springs, CO, as a Lead Software Systems Engineer.

The SATCOM Mission Planning team 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

• Leads, develops, and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services
• Leads support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system
• Leads the development of critical features and takes ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment
• Builds, architects, and consumes APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security
• Leads code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards
• Leads the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies
• Advocates for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization
• Works effectively in ambiguous environments, providing mentoring, leadership to the team, and self-directing work as needed

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 5+ years’ experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning, and data processing
  • 5+ years of development experience using Python
  • 3+ years’ experience with JavaScript (e.g., Angular, JQuery)

• Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
  • 3+ years’ experience working with TypeScript
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in software development, utilizing modern methodologies on government programs
  • 5+ years’ experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization
  • 5+ years’ experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test
  • 5+ years’ experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)
  • 3+ years’ experience with Java and FastAPI (Python API) languages
  • In-depth knowledge of Command and Control (C2) systems, mission planning, ground systems, and real-time application requirements
  • Strong experience using CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: USD $160,650 - $217,350
• 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. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Work Location

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Total Rewards

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Apply Now

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 05, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.