Spacecraft Software Engineer (Mid-Career) - Millennium Space Systems

Company: Boeing
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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. Spacecraft Software Engineer (Mid-Career) – Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Spacecraft Software Engineer (Mid-Career) to support the Engineering team in El Segundo, CA! Job Summary As a Spacecraft Software Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, you’ll create the software that makes our satellites function in orbit. Your code will run on our custom avionics, process signals from sensors like our star trackers, and command actuators like the propulsion system. Your software may also interface with custom payloads and perform high-level autonomy functions to ensure our spacecraft accomplish their missions. We are looking for software engineers that work cross-teams to determine the software requirements and then write (and test!) robust embedded C/C++ to meet those requirements. And when that code is running in space, you’ll continue to support mission operations with software updates and enhancements. Occasionally, second shift coverage (3:30pm–1:00am) is needed to support vehicle test and integration operations, with this supporting effort distributed across the team. This position’s internal job code is Software Engineer - Embedded. Our team is currently hiring for the Levels 3-4. Responsibilities - Assist with system verification and qualification, assessing the outputs and documenting the results to ensure software products that meet system requirements and mission-critical standards - Work collaboratively with hardware, control and system engineers to define and develop software requirements, architectures and designs suited for fault tolerant spacecraft - Be responsible for all phases of software development and problem resolution from program inception to post-launch support. - Work collaboratively with hardware, control and system engineers to define and develop software requirements, architectures and designs suited for fault-tolerant spacecraft - Rapidly prototype novel software solutions to prove out the architecture/design concepts, quantify technical risk, and create new capabilities - Implement designs in C/C++, integrate software components, create and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and release real-time embedded solutions - Assist with system verification and qualification, assessing the outputs and documenting the results to ensure software products that meet system requirements and mission-critical standards - Be responsible for all phases of software development and problem resolution from program inception to post-launch support - Work with hardware engineers to verify hardware-hardware and hardware-software interfaces - Break down the software development needed for a program into smaller discrete tasks that can be given to others to implement and monitor their progress - Perform code reviews to ensure the software being developed is functionally correct, efficient, and meets our coding standards This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar with focus on embedded software development - 5 Years of working experience - 5 years of experience in C and C++ programming - 3 years of experience with Linux in an embedded environment and /or baremetal C on a microcontroller - Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements - Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively - Experience with concurrent HW /SW development - Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications - Experience with iterative and/or agile development processes - Experience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI) - Experience in Python programming - Experience in Verilog and FPGAs - Experience with git, JIRA, confluence Knowledge of satellite systems and components Active TS/SCI clearance - History of working independently to root cause discrepancies during spacecraft integration and test Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process Drug Free Workplace: Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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. Shift: - This role will be on 1st Total Rewards: At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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. Millennium Space Systems 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 Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. - Level 3: $118,150 - $173,750 - Level 4: $141,950 -$208,750 Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 06, 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 Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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.

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