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Software Engineer, Data Systems (Experienced or Senior) | Rocky Program

Boeing
Albuquerque, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026
💰 $182,850/yr($126,650/yr$182,850/yr)

About the role

Software Engineer, Data Systems (Experienced or Senior) | Rocky Program

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer, Data Systems to support the Space Mission Systems (SMS) Rapid Space Capabilities (RSC) portfolio, focused on the Rocky program in Albuquerque, NM or El Segundo, CA.

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

The selected candidate will architect, design, develop, and test a data system to handle large data and video demands to meet the Rocky program software development schedule and milestones.

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 and ground. 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:

  • Leads the design, development, and analyses of user interfaces of software systems

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

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

  • Leads software engineers to successfully complete code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standards

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

  • Researches and oversees implementation of current and emerging software technologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g. development, design, review preparation, customer coordination, closed area development, etc.)

Security Clearance:

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • 3+ years' experience with large Database Management Systems (DBMS) requiring proficiency in SQL (complex queries, stored procedures, triggers) and database design

  • Experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns

  • Knowledge of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes (e.g., SSIS) and data backup/recovery techniques

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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 and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience

  • An Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

  • Experience with Software Engineering principles including, but not limited to, Software Configuration Management, Software Architecture and Design, and Software Life Cycle Management

  • Experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, SQL, Python, JS frameworks (REACT, jQuery UI, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI

  • Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)

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

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

  • Experience with data system optimization, with skills in performance tuning, indexing, and security protocols (encryption, GDPR/HIPAA)

  • Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems

  • Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic re

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