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Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.\nOur team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.\nJob Summary\nAs a Ground Software Engineer, you will maintain and develop software for command and control of satellites. You will write requirements with the guidance of subject matter experts and decompose them into long-term roadmaps, which you will also develop and test in collaboration with your end users. You will leverage modern frameworks to improve legacy software and tooling. Your position will also include root cause analysis and implementing fixes for the users of your team’s products. You will work closely with the operations team, spacecraft engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and technicians to ensure our company’s continued stewardship of our satellites and the space environment.\nThis position's internal job code is SWE-Developer. Our team is currently hiring for level 1-2.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nSupports the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of large-scale ground software and mission control systems\nInteracts with other Millennium staff to support testing on components, subsystems, and spacecraft in test configurations\nIntegrates Millennium software applications into Government-furnished software and infrastructure• \nAssists in the execution for integrated system test events bridging Millennium-developed products and Government-furnished systems\nImplements specific mission data processing applications into existing systems to support payloads and end data users\nSupports software testing and installation in classified environments\nAssists developers through development tasks, troubleshooting exercises\nAssists in the planning and execution of validation/verification testing\nContributes to ground software or tool development by completing larger feature requests, taking ownership of larger software modules, analysis packages, and workflows\nOther duties as assigned\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.\nSecurity Clearance and Export Control Requirements\nThis position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field \nExperience designing and developing software in a production environment \nThis position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A Final U.S. secret clearance Prestart is required OR An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nActive TS/SCI Clearance\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process\nDrug Free Workplace:\nMillennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.\nShift:\nThis role will be on 1st Shift\nTotal Rewards:\nAt Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.\nMillennium Space Systems 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range:\nLevel 1: $83,300 - $122,500\nLevel 2: $106,250 - $156,250\nMillennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.\nCategory = Engineering\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:\nThis 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.Safety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. 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