Principal Software Engineer, Rocky Program

Principal Software Engineer, Rocky Program

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Space Mission Systems (SMS) Rapid Space Capabilities (RSC) portfolio, focused on the Rocky program in Albuquerque, NM. This is a Technical Leadership position focused on high-impact delivery, cross-team influence, and often hands-on development. This Software Engineering leader will drive end-to-end software development for the Rocky program, owning software design, implementation, and testing processes and best practices to meet program schedules and milestones. The role also shapes organization-wide software architecture strategy for current and future Space Mission Systems ground solutions.

These teams design and deliver the next generation of products and services for the BDS business unit, partnering with commercial, government, and proprietary customers to advance space and ground technologies. Our group spans the full engineering lifecycle — from technology investment and concept development through proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and operational demonstration — ensuring solutions are robust, mission-ready, and proven in their intended environments. This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility post-start.

Join Us. Build the Future.

Come to Albuquerque — sunny high‑desert living with big‑sky views, outdoor adventure, rich culture, and a thriving food scene. With ~300 days of sunshine, easy access to the Sandia Mountains (tram, hiking, biking, skiing), peaceful walks or paddling along the Rio Grande Bosque, and the historic charm of Old Town, there’s something for every energy level. Don’t miss the world‑famous Balloon Fiesta, New Mexican chiles, craft breweries, and quick drives to Santa Fe, Taos, Bandelier, the Jemez hot springs, or weekend trips to White Sands. Affordable living and a growing tech and research community make it an ideal place to grow — if you’re ready to be a technical leader, please apply!

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversees the design, development, and analyses 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.

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

• Oversees 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.

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite in Albuquerque, NM (e.g. development, design, review preparation, customer coordination, closed area development, etc.).

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret (TS) US Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility post-start.

• Bachelor’s degree

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

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Principal / 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

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance

• Experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, 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 as a Technical Lead Engineer (TLE), Software Lead, Software Architect, and/or Chief Engineer on a complex software development project/program

• Experience with software for one or more of the following: control systems, embedded FPGA, low latency deterministic, operator interfaces, and/or control gimbals, ground antennas, optical sensors

Travel:

Up to 10%

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 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: $198,050 - $267,950

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates. 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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. 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)

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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