Lead Software Engineer – Developer

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 Engineer – Developer  to join the Space Battle Management, Command and Control (SBMC2) team located in Colorado Springs, CO.  This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The Software Engineer will perform as part of a high-performing team and have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of innovative software solutions in an agile software development environment interfacing with internal and external stakeholders; contributing to the design and development of next generation ground command and control capabilities. The Delphi program is seeking a software engineer to develop Mod & Sim-based test and training capabilities for Satellite Digital Twins and Space Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) programs. We seek a self-driven person who enjoys being on a high-performing team to support the future of wargaming, testing, training, exercises, and operational system performance and behavior.

Position Responsibilities:

• Proven Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading teams and integrating software products into complex customer environments, with the ability to manage and mentor multiple engineers on-site

• Customer-Facing Liaison: Act as the primary conduit between the customer and the product development team, managing integration, troubleshooting, customer engagement, and prioritizing application feature requests and issue resolution

• Cloud Architecture Expertise: Design, deploy, and maintain containerized microservice architectures within customer environments

• Integrate with external applications, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions that align with both customer needs and product capabilities

• Quality Assurance & Process Management: Develop and execute environment-specific installation, integration, and testing documentation

• Establish and manage processes that ensure compliance with customer requirements and maintain high-quality standards

• Automation Advocate: Lead the adoption and implementation of automation tools and CI/CD pipelines to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure repeatability

• Effective Communication & Translation: Translate complex technical and business requirements into clear, actionable user stories. Communicate effectively across multiple levels—from high-level business strategy to detailed integration and compute environment specifics

• Mentorship & Development: Provide training, guidance, and support to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth in technical, software development, and integration skills

• Results-Driven Delivery: Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software integration and development that meets or exceeds technical and quality standards, while adhering to strict release and deployment schedules

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):  

• 2+ years of experience utilizing Agile development processes

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering

• 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks

• 3+ years of experience with cloud hosted applications

• 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience coding in either Java, JavaScript, Python and C++

• 5+ years of experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle requirements such as definition, traceability, testing, qualification, and customer acceptance

• 2+ years of experience writing comprehensive developer-facing and user-facing documentation, and an understanding of documentation best practices

• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile software development environment using Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.) or GitLab and an understanding of version control best practices

• Experience with Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) or other M&S framework

• Experience developing distributed simulations using Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High Level Architecture (HLA), or similar

• Experience developing software with Angular/React

• Experience with satellite subsystems or satellite command and control

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.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 Senior: $127,500.00 - $172,500.00.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 16, 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. Top 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.