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Atlassian Software Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

El Segundo, California Job ID JR2026491210 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 18, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our 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.

As a Atlassian System Engineer, you will help build and administer projects and elements within JIRA and work with Millennium’s information technology department to maintain the health of JIRA and coordinate maintenance and upgrades when necessary. Millennium uses Atlassian JIRA and other Atlassian products as a program management tool in addition to aiding in software development. You will also be the main point of contact for any usage questions or training needed for Millennium’s users.

This position's internal job code is Software Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for a level 4.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain projects, workflows, issues, permissions and more in JIRA to support Millennium program and team requirements

  • Monitor the health of Millennium’s JIRA servers and other Atlassian tools and ensure minimal downtime and maximum data availability

  • Plan and build multiple JIRA environments for development and testing in addition to production and performing data migrations as necessary

  • Assist users in the usage of JIRA and other Atlassian products and provide small or large group training when necessary

  • Prepare and maintain documentation on the design and usage of Millennium’s JIRA and other Atlassian products

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of JIRA and general Atlassian product administration experience

  • 3+ years of general web application administration experience

  • Programming experience with Python, Java, SQL, JSON, and Groovy

  • Experience with modern web application administration

  • Experience with GitLab or similar version control tools

  • Experience collaborating and working diverse teams to determine needs and goals

  • This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience administering other Atlassian products such as Confluence

  • Experience in an engineering or aerospace environment

  • Experience with process improvement

  • Experience with being an Administrator role delivering Application Services in an Enterprise environment.

  • Comfortable with Linux and general server concepts: Patching, Storage, Networking, and Apache web

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium 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.

Total Rewards:

At 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.  

Millennium 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.  

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: Level 4: $130,900 - $192,500

Millennium 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.


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This 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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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