Lead Software Systems Engineer

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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join the Evolved Strategic Satcom (ESS) Software Engineering team in Seal Beach CA.

The ESS program is a critical part of the U.S. militarys 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.

The ideal candidate has software ecosystem experience strong project background sound judgment and the ability to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are essential.

Position 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 take 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 provide mentoring leadership to team and self-direct work as needed

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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors 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)

• 3 years experience working with TypeScript

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 and 9 years of related work experience OR Bachelors Degree and 13 years of directly related work experience OR 17 years of related relevant experience

• 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

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys 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:

Boeingis 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: USD $171700 - $232300

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: well 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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