Boeing is a global aerospace manufacturer and defense company that develops and produces commercial airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles. Its operations span Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and Boeing Global Services, bringing together large engineering, manufacturing, and support teams. The company also contributes to aerospace research and exploration initiatives, including projects with NASA, while pursuing lower-emission aviation technologies and next-generation aircraft. For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities connected to aerospace manufacturing, defense, space systems, engineering, services, and related technical disciplines.
Senior Astrodynamics Software Engineer
Develop Java mission software and orbital analysis tools for Boeing satellite systems. Contribute to agile development, testing, and customer-facing ground system programs.
United States
California$101,150 – $213,900 / year
On-siteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredFull-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerDescription
- Support Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Satellite division
- Build orbital analysis tools for transfer orbit and on-station operations
- Contribute to Java mission software development
- Manage software development from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, qualification, and documentation
- Take part in agile planning and development reviews
- Assist with customer meetings
- Implement software for varied vehicle characteristics, orbit types, propulsion systems, operating regimes, and constellations
- Adapt software components to new and open architectures and industry-standard protocols
- Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to design and deliver software solutions
- Meet engineering standards and program objectives
- Travel less than 10%
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, with interim clearance before starting and final clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government
- Must qualify as a U.S. Person under export control requirements
- The employer does not sponsor employment visas
- At least 2 years of experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, C++, or MATLAB
- At least 2 years of experience in astrodynamics and orbital mechanics
- Experience on a software development project using Agile and Scrum
- Level 3 requires at least 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level 4 requires at least 9 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence
- Practical experience in a satellite mission operations environment
- Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Must complete a technical assessment during the selection process
- Successful candidates must pass the company’s conflict of interest assessment
- Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing when applicable criteria are met
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid and unpaid leave
- Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility
- Basic relocation assistance for eligible internal candidates