Lead Software Systems Engineer

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 looking for a Lead Software Systems Engineer to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) team, focused on leading a Full Stack Java software development team located in Chantilly, VA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus on leading Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software development, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission.

As a member of the Boeing software team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SMS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.

Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. At Boeing SMS we work with commercial, government, and proprietary customers to build the next generation of space and ground products and services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria.

• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.

• Reviews completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; leads integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.

• Leads code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard.

• Leads monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems.

• Leads review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 5+ years’ experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns

• Experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs

• Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks

• This position requires an Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and successful completion of CI Polygraph post start .

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

• Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API

• Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning

• Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management

• Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes

• Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions

• Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)

• Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems

• Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications

• Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems

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.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note : Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 / Senior: $158,100 - $213,900

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 19, 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 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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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.

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.