Lead Software Engineer

Why This is an Exciting Role:

The Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Divisions GSCCE program is seeking motivated, goal-achieving, and team-oriented systems engineers to update, upgrade, and develop an updated and modernized global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground system that will manage the WGS Payloads for all F1-F12 Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites.

As a Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) member of the GSCCE team, you will be involved in the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and development to the maintenance and support of the delivered system for our customers. These roles provide opportunities for you to significantly influence project outcomes. The Boeing SI&WS Software team fosters a collaborative mentoring environment, allowing you to learn, mentor others, and contribute to shaping the future of our organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain responsive applications using Java, Python, React.js and related technologies.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to implement design specifications, align with requirements, and peer code reviews.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root causes, recommend direction, and develop a solution to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient code within the existing codebase, ensuring alignment with established architecture and coding standards.

• Excellent communication skills, working with end-users to design and build solutions to their needs, a habit of self-directed learning of new technologies, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
  
• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
  
• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
  
• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.
  

• We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.

Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related experience OR

• Masters degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, data science, or computer science and 7+ years of related experience OR

• PhD from an accredited course of study in engineering, data science, or computer science and 5+ years of related experience

• 4 years of additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree

Required Qualifications: ​

• Active Secret clearance
• Experience leading software development teams and efforts
• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering using modern software development approaches.
• 5+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• 5+ years of experience with web based development, leveraging ReactJS, Redux, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS

• 3+ years of experience with RESTFul APIs

Desired Qualifications: ​

• 5+ years of experience with open-source software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting software and network integration during platform deployments.
• 3+ years of experience as a well-rounded engineer who is comfortable wearing multiple hats, such as a front-end (UI/UX), database, and backend.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices, along with experience supporting Government security requirements for software delivery involving system accreditation.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment utilizing Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.) or similar tools.

Telework/Remote Availability: Hybrid work is authorized (minimum 3 days onsite per week)

CodeVue Coding Challenge:
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

Work Location(s): Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: Up to 10

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.

$135,000 - $175,000

Expected Closure Date:

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 21st, 2025

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