The Boeing Company
Defense, Space & Security
ESSMissionPlanningAssociate/ExperiencedSoftwareEngineer
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“ESS Mission Planning Associate/Experienced Software Engineer at The Boeing Company. Skills: Software development, API development, DevSecOps. Develop requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs. Support software development activities”
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking; Troubleshooting
100% onsite, 10% travel, U. S. Person required, Active U. S. Secret Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Active U. S. DoD Secret Clearance, 3+ years software development space systems, 3+ years Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI
Nice to Have
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree, Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance, 3+ years open-source software development, 5+ years progressive software development experience, 5+ years UI design geospatial visualization, 5+ years open-source software development, 5+ years Kubernetes tuning, 5+ years database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL), CI/CD pipelines in GitLab experience, 3+ years software development lifecycle, Agile software development environment experience, DevOps methodologies experience
What You'll Do.
Support software development activities
Integrate completed software components
Lead development of critical features
Own full development lifecycle
Build backend services
Maintain code quality
Enforce best practices
Ensure compliance with standards
Support creation of design mockups
Translate design mockups into user interfaces
Advocate for improvements
Work effectively in ambiguous environments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Agile environment; DevSecOps methodologies
Process & Methodology
Agile, DevOps
Full Job Description
ESS Mission Planning Associate/Experienced Software Engineer **Company:** The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking experienced Software Systems Engineers to join the Evolved Strategic Satcom (ESS) Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA, supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization. The ESS program is a critical part of the U.S. military’s 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. This experienced-level position requires proven software ecosystem experience, strong project background, sound judgment, and the ability to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are essential. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to meaningful work in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth **Position Responsibilities** * Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services. * Support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system. * Lead the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment. * Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and
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