Senior Software Architect, Space Mission Systems

Senior Software Architect, Space Mission Systems

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Architect to support our Space Mission Systems (SMS) Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Global Satellite Configuration Control Element (GSCCE) team located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or El Segundo, California. This Software Engineering leader will lead the technical approaches, design, and architecture of the GSCCE modernization effort.  

These teams build the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. Working with commercial, government, and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the design, development, analyses, and maintenance of software systems 

• Partners with appropriate stakeholders to oversee translation of software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements 

• Oversees completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities 

• Oversees code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards. 

• Oversee review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards 

• Research and oversees implementation of current and emerging software technologies, tools, and frameworks 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): 

• 10+ years of experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns 

• 5+ years of experience leading software development projects 

• Experience in Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies 

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.

• 10+ years’ experience in Java/C++ programming on full stack software projects/programs 

• Experience as a software architect on a program 

• Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JS frameworks (REACT, jQuery UI, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI 

• Experience using dependency management (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle) 

• Experience developing and maintaining SOAP, RMI, REST APIs and interfaces 

• Experience using cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. AWS) 

• Experience using automation server (e.g. Jenkins) 

• Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, CI/CD management is preferred 

• Familiarity with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning 

• Experience with satellite ground mission capabilities, products, and/or customers 

• Experience with DevSecOps and continuous integration 

• Active DoD Secret clearance 

Travel: 

Up to 15%  

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. 

Relocation: 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. 

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. 

Pay & Benefits:  

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 un