Modernization Software Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
92K-152K Annually
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Support modernization of MILSATCOM ground systems across the full product lifecycle. Develop, maintain, and test software; create automated test scripts and verification artifacts; perform integration troubleshooting; participate in trade studies and risk assessments; collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow Agile processes.
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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 Company has an exciting opportunity for a Modernization Software Engineer to support our Space Mission Systems (SMS) Ground Mission Management (GMM) team with our Global Satellite Configuration and Control Equipment (GSCCE) program in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Mid-Level Software Engineers.
As a member of the GSCCE team, you will be involved with updating and modernizing the global military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) ground system that will manage the Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites Payloads for all F1-F12 satellites. 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.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Applies in core I&T skills, contributes to effective producibility of designs, cost, repeatable approach while managing schedule constraints
  • Supports and executes test cases and scenarios to validate software functionality, performance, and safety, while identifying and reporting defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities, test plans, and documents
  • Supports trade studies, performance analyses, risk and opportunity assessments
  • Develops and maintains automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes
  • Participates in verification plan development and validation capturing how program requirements will be verified, including identification of key test artifacts essential for verification
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, document findings, and providing feedback
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review performance issues, identify root causes, recommend, and develop a solution to ensure optimal performance
  • Develops clean, maintainable, and efficient code within the existing codebase, ensuring alignment with established architecture and coding standards.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 1+ years' career experience in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering
  • 1+ years' experience in software system integration and test

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Level 3: 3 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 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience
  • Experience with web-based development efforts, leveraging ReactJS, Redux, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
  • Experience with RESTFul APIs
  • Experience with open-source software development
  • Experience with web socket programming and object-oriented programming (i.e., Java)
  • Experience troubleshooting software and network integration during platform deployments
  • Experience integrating and troubleshooting front-end and back-end software components, including supporting fix regardless of component
  • 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
  • Experience identifying security vulnerabilities within source code

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
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.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.
Total Rewards:
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 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 Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $91,800 - $124,200
Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): USD $112,200 - $151,800
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
2. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 23, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 1+ years career experience in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering
  • 1+ years experience in software system integration and test
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Person required, U.S. citizenship required for clearance)
  • Must be able to work 100% onsite (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
  • Complete CodeVue technical assessment as part of selection process
  • Satisfy Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
  • Level 3 / Mid-level: 3+ years related work experience or equivalent combinations described
  • Experience with ReactJS, Redux, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and WebSocket programming
  • Experience with Java and object-oriented programming
  • Experience with open-source development and identifying security vulnerabilities in source code
  • Experience troubleshooting software and network integration and integrating front-end and back-end components
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards and government security requirements for software delivery
  • Experience working in Agile environments utilizing Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
  • Healthcare Strength Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.

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