Software Engineer Developer
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $172k–$253k 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 above the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Software Engineer Developer – Millennium Space Systems ## Company Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative.
We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo.
And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. ## Job Summary As a Software Engineer Developer, you will help build and administer projects and elements within JIRA and work with Millennium’s information technology department to maintain the health of JIRA and coordinate maintenance and upgrades when necessary.
Millennium uses Atlassian JIRA and other Atlassian products as a program management tool in addition to aiding in software development. You will also be the main point of contact for any usage questions or training needed for Millennium’s users. This is an onsite role at our office in El Segundo, CA. This position's internal job code is Software Engineer Developer.
Our team is currently hiring for a level 4. ## Position Responsibilities - Build and maintain projects, workflows, issues, permissions and more in JIRA to support Millennium program and team requirements - Monitor the health of Millennium’s JIRA servers and other Atlassian tools and ensure minimal downtime and maximum data availability - Plan and build multiple JIRA environments for development and testing in addition to production and performing data migrations as necessary - Assist users in the usage of JIRA and other Atlassian products and provide small or large group training when necessary - Prepare and maintain documentation on the design and usage of Millennium’s JIRA and other Atlassian products ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) - 3+ years of JIRA and general Atlassian product administration experience - 3+ years of general web application administration experience - Programming experience with Python, Java, SQL, JSON, and Groovy - Experience with modern web application administration - This position requires an active U.S.
Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S.
Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) ## Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) - Experience with GitLab or similar version control tools - Experience collaborating and working diverse teams to determine needs and goals - Experience administering Atlassian products such as Confluence - Engineering or aerospace environment experience - Process improvement experience - Experience as an Administrator delivering Application Services in an Enterprise environment. - Comfortable with Linux and general server concepts: Patching, Storage, Networking, and Apache web ## Conflict of Interest Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. ## Drug Free Workplace Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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. ## Total Rewards At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.
Millennium Space Systems 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: Level 4: $171,700 – $252,500 Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Category = Engineering ## Language Requirements Not Applicable ## Education Not Applicable ## Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. ## 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 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.
Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. ## 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.
EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy ## Boeing Participates in E – Verify - E-Verify (English) - E-Verify (Spanish) ## Right to Work Statement - Right to Work (English) - Right to Work (Spanish)
From Millennium Space Systems's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Millennium Space Systems
Builds small satellites for missile warning and tracking, a Boeing company since 2018.
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