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The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Software Systems Engineer to join the Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Colorado Springs, CO.

This position will support the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Experienced Software Engineers.

The Satellite Communication (SATCOM) 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services

• Supports software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system

• Supports the development of critical features and support 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

• Conducts code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards

• Supports 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 and self-direct work as needed

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/ SCI Security Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 1+ years’ experience with Python

• 1+ years’ experience with Java, JavaScript, or C++

• 1+ years’ experience with TypeScript

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 3: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience

• 3+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs

• 3+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization

• 3+ years of experience with open-source software development experience

• 3+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance

• 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 in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test

• 3+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)

• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Planning, Ground Systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements

• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows using an Agile software development environment

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

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.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is 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. 

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): USD $99,450 - $134,550

Summary Pay Range for Experienced level (Level 3): USD $126,650 - $171,350

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: 

1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting 

2. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

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