Satellite Data Systems Full-Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior)
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- Secret clearance
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This posting states $127k–$171k a year. Open software engineer jobs in California post a median of $180k a year, the middle half $155k–$212k, across 449 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Satellite Data Systems Full-Stack Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior) ## Company The Boeing Company ## The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Satellite Data Systems Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Space Software Products team in El Segundo, CA. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Software Engineers.
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 - Develops and maintains robust client-side, server-side, desktop applications, and services that power mission-critical satellite systems - Designs and implements application programming interfaces (APIs) and web services to enable seamless data exchange across platforms - Collaborates with cross-functional engineers to integrate diverse capabilities - Optimizes applications for scalability, performance, and reliability in complex environments - Troubleshoot, modify, and upgrade complex applications to maintain functionality and performance - Writes clean, maintainable, efficient code, accompanied by thorough test cases, adhering to industry best practices - Participates in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members - Documents complex system designs and application workflows clearly and comprehensively - Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation - Demonstrates strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as a self-starter ## Security Clearance This position requires an active U.S.
Secret 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) - Bachelor’s Degree or higher - 3+ years’ 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 with Java ## Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) - Level 4 : 9 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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience - Experience with the GitLab ecosystem, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence - Experience with Java EE, Maven, SQL, XML, JSP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Bash, CI/CD, REST, gRPC - Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, Quarkus, Kotlin, Thymeleaf, Tailwind - Experience with Java Swing/FX - Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or other relational databases - Experience with RedHat/ OracleLinux - Experience with Coverity, SonarQube - Experience building micro-services ## 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. ## Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. ## 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 Experienced level (Level 3): USD $126,650 – $171,350 Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): USD $158,100 – $213,900 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: - Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting - 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. ## Language Requirements Not Applicable ## Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent ## Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. ## Export Control Requirement 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. ## Safety Sensitive This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. ## Security Clearance This position requires an active U.S. Secret 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. ## Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award ## Shift Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website.
Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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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