Job Description
Qualifications
We are seeking a Software Engineer that is passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging Boeing commercial and government space programs
This exciting software engineer position requires demonstrated experience within the software ecosystem, a diverse background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities of multiple software programming projects
Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required
This position may require up to 10% travel
Highly motivated and must work well in a team environment
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process
10+ years of experience in programming with Java, C++, C#
5+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system
3+ years of experience in programming in Ada
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically + or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience)
Benefits
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility
Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
The 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
The 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
Summary Pay Range for Senior Level: $127,500 - $185,150
Responsibilities
In this role, the individual will focus on enhancements and development of new capabilities for an existing fleet of satellites
Full life-cycle development including requirements analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration and formal qualification
Assisting with the development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
Developing and maintaining code and integrating software components into a fully functional software system
Developing software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met
Working and interfacing with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplined integrated product team (systems and software)
This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options
Job description
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join the Flight Software Team located in El Segundo, CA. In this role, the individual will focus on enhancements and development of new capabilities for an existing fleet of satellites. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.
We are seeking a Software Engineer that is passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging Boeing commercial and government space programs.
This exciting software engineer position requires demonstrated experience within the software ecosystem, a diverse background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities of multiple software programming projects. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required.
This position may require up to 10% travel.
Position Responsibilities:
• Full life-cycle development including requirements analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration and formal qualification.
• Assisting with the development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• Developing and maintaining code and integrating software components into a fully functional software system.
• Developing software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met.
• Working and interfacing with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplined integrated product team (systems and software).
• Highly motivated and must work well in a team environment.
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
To 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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
• 10+ years of experience in programming with Java, C++, C#
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system
• 3+ years of experience in programming in Ada
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically + or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle that includes requirements analysis through Formal Qualification
• Experience using team collaboration tools including Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically + or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and ******* when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
At 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Senior Level: $127,500 - $185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 1+th, 2026
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are seeking a Software Engineer that is passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging Boeing commercial and government space programs
This exciting software engineer position requires demonstrated experience within the software ecosystem, a diverse background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities of multiple software programming projects
Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required
This position may require up to 10% travel
Highly motivated and must work well in a team environment
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process
10+ years of experience in programming with Java, C++, C#
5+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system
3+ years of experience in programming in Ada
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically + or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience)
Benefits
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility
Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
The 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
The 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
Summary Pay Range for Senior Level: $127,500 - $185,150
Responsibilities
In this role, the individual will focus on enhancements and development of new capabilities for an existing fleet of satellites
Full life-cycle development including requirements analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration and formal qualification
Assisting with the development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
Developing and maintaining code and integrating software components into a fully functional software system
Developing software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met
Working and interfacing with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplined integrated product team (systems and software)
This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options
Job description
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join the Flight Software Team located in El Segundo, CA. In this role, the individual will focus on enhancements and development of new capabilities for an existing fleet of satellites. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization.
We are seeking a Software Engineer that is passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development, and implementation of software for existing and emerging Boeing commercial and government space programs.
This exciting software engineer position requires demonstrated experience within the software ecosystem, a diverse background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities of multiple software programming projects. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required.
This position may require up to 10% travel.
Position Responsibilities:
• Full life-cycle development including requirements analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration and formal qualification.
• Assisting with the development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
• Developing and maintaining code and integrating software components into a fully functional software system.
• Developing software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met.
• Working and interfacing with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplined integrated product team (systems and software).
• Highly motivated and must work well in a team environment.
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
To 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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
• 10+ years of experience in programming with Java, C++, C#
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system
• 3+ years of experience in programming in Ada
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically + or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle that includes requirements analysis through Formal Qualification
• Experience using team collaboration tools including Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically + or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and ******* when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
At 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Senior Level: $127,500 - $185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until September 1+th, 2026
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Flight Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in El Segundo offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
