Ground Mission Systems Software Architect

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 Ground Mission Systems Software Architect to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) Ground Mission Management (GMM) team in Chantilly, VA, Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA. This Software Engineering Architect will help lead the technical approaches to multiple satellite ground-based programs, campaigns, and research and development projects.

These teams build the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. Working with commercial, government, and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, analyses, and maintenance of software systems

• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to oversee translation of software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements

• Oversees completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities

• Oversees code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards.

• Oversees review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards

• Researches and oversees implementation of current and emerging software technologies, tools, and frameworks

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (e.g. review preparation, customer coordination, closed area development, etc.).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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

• Experience leading software development projects

• Experience in agile software development environment and devops methodologies

• Experience with distributed version control systems such as GitHub, IBM Rational Team Concert, etc.

• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance 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 as a software architect on a program

• 10+ years’ experience in Java/C++ programming on full stack software projects/programs

• Experience with one or more of the following: HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript, Firebug and JS frameworks (REACT, jQuery, jQuery UI, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, XML, SOAP, REST, WSDL/Web Service protocols

• Experience using dependency management (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle)

• Experience developing and maintaining SOAP, RMI, REST APIs and interfaces

• Experience using cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. AWS)

• Experience using automation server (e.g. Jenkins)

• Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, continuous integration, and dependency management is preferred.

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

• Experience with satellite ground mission capabilities, products, and/or customers

• Experience with DevSecOps and continuous integration

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Travel: More than 10%

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.

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.

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: $156,400 - $226,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 23, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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. 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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.