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Software Engineer–Developer

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2026492266 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 27, 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.

The Boeing Companyis currently seekingSoftware Engineers–Developersto support ourExperimental Systems Group (ESG) Telemetry & Command DatabaseteamlocatedinSeal Beach, California.This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

This role is ideal for software engineers who enjoy working close to the hardware and mission operations, care about data correctness and performance, and want to grow into a domain expert in spacecraft/flight test telemetry and command systems.

Theidealcandidatewill develop, extend, and maintain telemetry and command database schemas, dictionaries, and associated tooling for integration, test, and operations environments; implement services and scripts to ingest, transform, validate, and distribute telemetry/telecommand definitions; collaborate with systems and flight software engineers to translate interface control documents (ICDs) into robust data models with clear naming, units, limits, calibrations, and meta-data; write unit/integration tests and data validation checks; contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and documentation; and build APIs and automation to ensure consistent propagation of data definitions across environments (development, integration, lab, and operational).

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, and Experienced Level Software Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of non-embedded, data-centric software across the full lifecycle, ensuring data integrity, performance, security, and compliance with industry, customer, safety, and regulatory standards.

  • Assistswith review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into data models and application designs, including schema definitions, relationships, constraints, and data access patterns (e.g., SQL, ORM mappings, APIs).

  • Supports development, maintenance, enhancement, and optimization of features that read, write, transform, and present data from databases, including batch and real-time data flows, reporting endpoints, and integration with external systems.

  • Supports development, documentation, and maintenance of data-aware architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs, covering schemas, query contracts, caching strategies, pagination, and transactional behavior.

  • Supports debugging and resolution of data-related issues to ensure reliability and efficiency, including query optimization, indexing, deadlock mitigation, data quality and consistency checks, and remediation of failed jobs or migrations.

  • Participates in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting data access and performance issues, and analyzing feedback to improve data usability, correctness, and responsiveness in reports, dashboards, and APIs.

  • Supports implementation of current and emerging data technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to application development (e.g., relational and NoSQL databases, ORMs, CDC/streaming, ETL/ELT tooling), as well as changes in data governance and security regulations.

  • Supports execution and documentation of software R&D initiatives focused on data, including prototypes for new data models, migration strategies, indexing approaches, caching layers, and observability for data-intensive features.

  • Supports development, establishment, monitoring, and improvement of software and data processes, tooling, and key performance metrics (e.g., query latency, throughput, error rates, data freshness, and consistency) to align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • 2+ years of experience in software development using either Java, C++, or Python

  • 2+ years of experience in Windows and Linux (RedHat 8) development environment

  • 2+ years of experience in design and maintenance of relational databases (SQL Server or Oracle or Postgres)

  • 2+ years of experience in Agile development practices and Agile software suite (Confluence, Jira,BitBucket)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

  • Level 2: 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Level 3: 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards andaircraft/product certification systems.

  • Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operatingsystemsand networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components.

  • Knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-codedlanguagesand assembly languages.

  • Knowledge of how to derive andallocaterequirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements,characteristicsand constraints.

  • Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software.

  • Knowledge of general and software development and testing tools,capabilityand usage. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools.

  • Knowledge of domains, characteristics,constraintsand products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches. Domain examples include data processing, ground support,toolsand analysis models. Examples of characteristics and constraints thatimpactsoftware include operating systems,fidelityand information processing capacity. Examples of products includeaircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based support systems.

  • Knowledge of supplier assessment processes including Preferred Supplier Certification and Work Transfer Process. Elements of assessment to include supplier's past performance, business processes, capacity plan, statement of work evaluation, risk mitigation plan,capabilitiesand lean practicesin order torate supplier viability to support the Boeing company's goals andobjectives. Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, andoptimizethe contribution of the people involved using project management tools.

  • Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing 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.

Travel:No Travel

CodeVueCoding Challenge:  

To be considered for this position you willbe requiredto complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. 

Pay & Benefits: 

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract,engageandretainthe 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 includinghealth insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, anda number ofprograms 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 payrange :$106,250 -$182,850


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 10, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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