Senior Software Engineer | Rocky Program

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.

Senior Software Engineer to support the Space Mission Systems (SMS) Rapid Space Capabilities (RSC) portfolio, focused on the Rocky program, with location options in Albuquerque, NM;
El Segundo, CA; or Kent, WA.

• Oversee the design, development, and analyses of software systems.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate software requirements and models that meet customer, operational, and performance requirements.
• Oversee completion of software system‑level analyses to identify risk, issues, and opportunities.
• Lead software team to successfully complete code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards.
• Oversee review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards.
• Research and oversee implementation of current and emerging software technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Work 100% onsite in Albuquerque, NM, during development, design, review preparation, customer coordination, and closed‑area development activities.

Requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. A clearance active in the past 24 months is considered active.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object‑oriented design and software patterns.
• Experience with systems engineering or software development on space‑based or ground‑based systems.
• Experience with Software Engineering principles including, but not limited to, Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR a Bachelor’s degree and 18+ years of directly related experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience with Java, C++, Python, JS frameworks (REACT, jQuery UI, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI.
• Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g., Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins).
• Experience using cloud‑based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with practices such as test‑driven development (TDD), agile software development, Dev Sec Ops , and CI/CD management.
• Experience as a Technical Lead Engineer, Software Lead, Software Architect, and/or Chief Engineer on a complex software development project/program.
• Experience with software for control systems, embedded FPGA, low‑latency deterministic, operator interfaces, and/or control gimbals, ground antennas, optical sensors.

Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation offered based on candidate eligibility.

Expected 100% onsite at the selected location.

May require travel up to 20% of the time.

Code Vue Coding Challenge is required as part of the selection process.

Boeing requires post‑offer applicants and employees to undergo drug testing in accordance with company policies.

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Pay range: USD $198,050 - $286,350.

• 401(k) plan with match up to 10% of eligible pay, 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.

Applications accepted until Jul. 30, 2026.

Position requires U.S. Person status. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Employer will not sponsor employment visas.

1st shift.

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.