SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life 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. Join our SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA, supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization.

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

• 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 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and more.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A drug-free workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

About the Company

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We are 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.

Application Details

• Travel: 10%
• Shift: 1st shift
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available
• Relocation: Not available

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2026.

To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.