Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team; Associate, Experienced, Senior

Systems Software Engineer, Missile Defense National Team (Associate, Experienced, Senior) – Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. Support the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) as part of the Boeing Missile Defense National Team.

The team develops the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2

BMC) system, ingesting data from sensors worldwide into a single source for the warfighter. The program covers system architecture, development, deployment, operations, maintenance, and sustainment. Work integrates effort across multiple companies with expertise in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), requirements development, modeling and simulation, network design, integration, test, and analysis.

• Work with industry partners to design, develop, maintain, and test new and existing Java‑based applications for C2
  
  BMC.
• Support the full software development lifecycle: generate design artifacts, implement code, participate in design and code reviews, test, and resolve issues.
• Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes.
• Develop software requirements and architecture for MDS systems.
• Develop, select, tailor, and deploy integration and test processes, tools, and metrics.
• Execute and document integration and test activities and events.
• Mentor junior engineers.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile software development process.
• 2+ years backend development experience (Java, Spring, Oracle SQL, SQL Server).
• 2+ years experience in Unix or Linux environments.
• 2+ years experience with development, deployment, and version control tools such as Git, Eclipse, Jira, and Version One.
• 1+ year experience with SysML Modeling Language.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, technical, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 3+ years related work experience or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years related work experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong Java (J2EE/Java Spring) development experience.
• Strong understanding of software development principles (OOP, design patterns, testing/debugging).
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts:
  System Requirements, Use Cases, SysML diagrams.
• Experience developing Java applications in Eclipse.
• Experience with Maven, Gradle, and/or microservices.
• Experience with software performance optimization.
• Experience with automated unit testing frameworks.
• Experience developing command and control software applications.
• Security+ or equivalent certification within 60 days of start.
• Knowledge of server‑side development and message passing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including performance issue review, root‑cause analysis, and solution development.
• Familiar with Dev Sec Ops  (not required).
• Missile defense domain experience (not required).

Boeing is a drug free workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met according to policy.

Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%).

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

To be considered, a technical assessment must be completed as part of the selection process. Failure to complete removes you from consideration.

Competitive base pay, variable compensation, generous PTO, flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401(k) matching, tuition assistance, and medical leave programs.

Pay is based on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Associate level: $99,450 – $134,550
Mid level: $126,650 – $171,350
Senior level: $160,650 – $217,350

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Must meet U.S. export control compliance. A U.S. Person (Citizen, National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit.

Requires active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Clearance active in past 24 months considered active.

Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

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, disability, genetics, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applications accepted until Jul. 22, 2026
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