Full-Time

Systems Software Engineer – Experienced or Senior

Missile Defense National Team, Associate

Updated on 8/12/2026

Deadline 8/28/26
The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company

10,001+ employees

Global aerospace leader: aircraft, defense, space

Compensation Overview

$99.5k - $217.3k/yr

+ Signing Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Colorado Springs, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: Huntsville, AL, USA

In Person

Onsite at Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL; no remote work.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Software Testing
Java
Operating Systems
Spring

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • 1+ years of experience in Unified Modeling Language (UML) or other software architecture and design modeling techniques
  • 1+ years of experience with Agile software development lifecycle
  • 2+ years of Java development experience (J2EE/Java Spring)
Responsibilities
  • Work with other industry partners as a key contributor to the design, development, and testing of software systems or Java-based mathematical algorithms into the C2BMC operational software applications.
  • Responsible for software systems engineering products for their Scrum Team, including development of software products.
  • Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
  • Systems Engineering support for team that Maintains, debugs and configures related software products.
  • Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications.
  • Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs.
  • Work with SEIT organization to decompose system requirements to good software level requirements.
  • Work with SEIT organization to drive system use cases, CONOPS, and sequences.
  • Work with SEIT organization to develop / update system external interfaces.
  • Author or assist with proposals
  • Perform software design - software product level use cases, sequences.
  • Create and maintain software design - Algorithm Design Documents, Functional Design Documents.
  • Support full software development lifecycle including generating design artifacts, implementing software changes, supporting design and code reviews, software testing, and resolution of issues found during testing
  • Actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes
  • Software Requirements and architecture development in support of MDS systems
  • Develop, select, tailor and deploy integration and test processes, tools and metrics
  • Execute and document integration and test activities and events
Desired Qualifications
  • 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
  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance
  • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to implement MATLAB based algorithms into Java-based software.
  • Experience in Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and MBSE tools
  • Experience with software integration testing including developing automated test scripts
  • Use of Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, and/or microservices in software development
  • Experience software performance optimization
  • Experience using automated unit testing frameworks
  • Security+ or equivalent certification, but not required
  • Experience designing large command and control and/or weapon systems
  • Experience working within an Agile development environment, domain experience with both Space and Missile Defense, experience with Systems Analysis, Model Based System Engineering, Architecture development, Virtualization, Containerization, and Cloud Computing principles.
  • Experience working large multi-site software development efforts including external interface development.
  • Experience conducting or leading Analysis of Alternatives, Trade Studies and/or Design Evaluations
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root causes, recommend and develop a solution

Boeing designs, builds, and sells airplanes, defense systems, and space vehicles for commercial, government, and space customers. Its products include commercial airliners like the 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787 families, as well as military aircraft (F-15, F/A-18, AH-64 Apache) and space programs (including contributions to the International Space Station and the Artemis program). Boeing’s offerings work by turning engineering designs into physical aircraft and spacecraft, supported by services such as maintenance, upgrades, and cybersecurity or autonomous systems to help customers operate more safely and efficiently. The company differentiates itself with a global manufacturing and service footprint, long-standing customer relationships, and a broad portfolio that spans civil aviation, defense, and space. Its goal is to help customers move people, goods, and ideas safely and reliably, while advancing aerospace technology and maintaining a robust international presence.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 free cash flow reached $631 million, beating expectations and improving liquidity.
  • Boeing delivered 171 aircraft in Q2 2026, the highest quarterly total since 2018.
  • 737 output rose to 47 monthly, while 777X certification testing advanced in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Air Force One overruns hit $3.1 billion by Q2 2026; first delivery slipped to 2027.
  • 777X first delivery remains 2027, and Emirates rejected ten early jets.
  • Another 737 MAX quality failure triggers grounding, wrecking deliveries and cash recovery.

What makes The Boeing Company unique

  • Boeing's Q2 2026 backlog hit $715 billion across commercial, defense, and services.
  • FAA certified the 737 MAX 7 in August 2026, preserving narrowbody leadership.
  • Boeing spans jets, defense, space, and services, unlike pure-play competitors.

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Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

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