The role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software for mission management and planning, participating in the software lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Job Description
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.
The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer, Developer (Experienced or Senior) to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, focused on Full Stack Java software development in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Software Engineers.
Find your future with us.
As a member of the Boeing software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. At Boeing SMS we work with commercial, government, and proprietary customers to build the next generation of space and ground products and services.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Pay & Benefits:
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 / Experienced: $135,150 - $182,850
Summary pay range / Senior: $171,700 - $232,300
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 26, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.
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.
The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Engineer, Developer (Experienced or Senior) to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, focused on Full Stack Java software development in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Software Engineers.
Find your future with us.
As a member of the Boeing software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. At Boeing SMS we work with commercial, government, and proprietary customers to build the next generation of space and ground products and services.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
- Develop, maintain, enhance, and optimize software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
- Regularly assess, update, and maintain software libraries and COTS products to ensure compatibility, security, and performance within the application ecosystem.
- Participate in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings.
- Debug and resolve issues identified to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products.
- Perform software development, participate in code reviews, and adhere to guidance on software standards and design principles.
- Develop, establish, monitor, and improve software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align with organization goals and industry benchmarks.
- Execute and document software research and development projects.
- Advise on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 5+ years' experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns
- 5+ years' experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs
- This position requires an Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and successful completion of CI Polygraph post start.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 10 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 strongly preferred
- Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API
- Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning
- Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management
- Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes
- Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions
- Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)
- Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems
- Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications
- Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Pay & Benefits:
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 / Experienced: $135,150 - $182,850
Summary pay range / Senior: $171,700 - $232,300
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 26, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.
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