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Senior Software Engineer

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USA - El Segundo, CAPosted Today

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Boeing is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in USA - El Segundo. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Simulation Team in El Segundo, CA.

Our team builds software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators in support of the world’s highest-performing satellite systems for U.S. government and commercial customers.

In this role you will design, implement, test, and maintain real-time Attitude Control Subsystem (ACS) models and integrate them into system-level simulators. This is an opportunity to create innovative solutions and support multiple software-based projects in a rapid, agile CI/CD environment using modern technologies and tools. We’re looking for a skilled developer who thrives in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams, likes to try new things, and isn’t afraid of a challenge.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Executes full life-cycle development activities, including requirements definition and analysis, software architecture, design, coding, unit test, integration, documentation, and formal qualification

  • Develops software verification plans, test procedures and test environments

  • Interfaces with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplined integrated product team (systems and software)

  • Works independently and collaboratively to complete trade studies and detailed designs

  • Leads and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions to complex technical challenges

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. 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

  • 10+ years’ experience leading Modeling & Simulation Activities and/or Systems Engineering, Software Development and Sustainment Activities

  • 5+ years’ experience with modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, Visual Basic

  • 5+ years’ experience developing software models of physical systems and scientific phenomena

  • Experience using Git in a Linux environment

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 and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience  

  • Strong mathematical and engineering foundation in complex physical systems (e.g., rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, numerical integration methods like Runge-Kutta)

  • Space Domain Knowledge: Direct experience modeling satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS/GNC) or working with flight software

  • Experience translating MATLAB/Simulink models into optimized C++/Rust production code

  • Experience running large-scale simulation workloads using cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure)

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 relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

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: USD $211,650 - $286,350

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 MatchThe 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.  

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Where is the Senior Software Engineer position at Boeing located?

This position is based in USA - El Segundo. Boeing has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Software Engineer at Boeing earn?

Boeing has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Software Engineer role at Boeing posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer role at Boeing require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Boeing lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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