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Our team develops software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems.\nThis role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced development environment using modern, scalable technology and tools. Our team works in an Agile and CI/CD environment with automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and quality scanning capabilities.\nThis experienced-level position requires proven software ecosystem experience, strong project background, sound judgment, and the ability to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are essential.\nAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to meaningful work in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth\nPosition Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services.\n\nSupport software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system.\n\nLead the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment.\n\nBuild, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security.\n\nConduct code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards.\n\nSupport the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies.\n\nAdvocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization.\n\nWork effectively in ambiguous environments and self-direct work as needed.\n\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite in Seal Beach, California.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\nBachelor’s degree\n\nActive U.S. DoD Secret Clearance\n\n3+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing.\n\n3+ years of experience with software development using Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI.\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nBachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.\n\nActive TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance.\n\n3+ years of experience supporting open-source software development projects.\n\n5+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs.\n\n5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization.\n\n5+ years of experience with open-source software development experience.\n\n5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance.\n\nUnderstanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, Mission Planning, Ground Systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.\n\n5+ years of experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL/NoSQL)\n\nStrong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.\n\n3+ years of experience in the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and test.\n\nExperience working in an Agile software development environment and with DevOps methodologies.\n\nTravel: 10%\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nCodeVue Coding Challenge:\nTo 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.\nPay & Benefits:\nAt 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. \nThe 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. \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:\nAssociate - $112,500 - $137,500\nExperienced - $143,100 - $174,900\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. 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