Satellite Data Systems Full-Stack Software Engineers (Experienced/Senior)

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 currently seeking a Satellite Data Systems Full-Stack Software Engineers (Experienced/Senior) to support our Space Software Products team located in El Segundo, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.
Defend America's Future: Join Boeing's Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Mission!
The selected candidates will work on Satellite Data Systems software for large-scale satellite programs, to include the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of client-side, server-side, and desktop programming, with experience in front-end and back-end technologies. You will be responsible for building and maintaining the client-side and server-side logic, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. You will also be responsible for coordinating with multi-functional engineers to assemble data that's vital for spacecraft communication.
This position requires proven experience within the software development lifecycle, project execution/leadership, and critical thinking/problem-solving skills to engineer new solutions and capabilities.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust client-side, server-side, desktop applications, and services that power mission-critical satellite systems
• Design and implement application programming interfaces (APIs) and web services to enable seamless data exchange across platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to integrate diverse capabilities
• Optimize applications for scalability, performance, and reliability in complex environments
• Troubleshoot, modify, and upgrade complex applications to maintain functionality and performance
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient code, accompanied by thorough test cases, adhering to industry best practices
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Document complex system designs and application workflows clearly and comprehensively
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as a self-starter

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI US Security Clearance (Post-Start)
• 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks
• Experience working in Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) using appropriate code versioning, build and test automation tools
• Experience / proficiency with Java

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/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
• Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5+ years of experience leading software teams and/or projects
• Proficient with the GitLab ecosystem, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence
• Proficient with Java EE, Maven, SQL, XML, JSP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Bash, CI/CD, REST, gRPC
• Proficient with Spring Boot, Hibernate, Quarkus, Kotlin, Thymeleaf, Tailwind
• Proficient with Java Swing/FX
• Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server or other relational databases
• Proficient with RedHat/ OracleLinux
• Proficient with Coverity, SonarQube
• Experience building micro-services

Travel: No travel is anticipated for this position.
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.
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.
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 for Experienced: $114,750 - $155,250
Summary Pay Range for Senior: $136,850 - $185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 12, 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.