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SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Seal Beach, CA
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The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking experienced Software Systems Engineers to join the SATCOM Mission Planning Software Engineering team in Seal Beach, CA, supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Satellite Systems Software Engineering organization. The SATCOM Mission Planning team is a critical part of the U.S. military’s nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, providing nuclear-survivable connectivity. Our team develops software tools and services for advanced satellite and ground systems. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced development environment using modern, scalable technology and tools. Our team works in an Agile and CI/CD environment with automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and quality scanning capabilities. This experienced-level position requires proven software ecosystem experience, strong project background, sound judgment, and the ability to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are essential. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to meaningful work in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth Position Responsibilities • Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for high-performance APIs between front-end and back-end software services. • Support software development activities in an Agile environment using DevSecOps methodologies, including integration of completed software components into a fully functional software system. • Lead the development of critical features and take ownership of the full development lifecycle from design through deployment. • Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security. • Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, enforce best practices, and ensure compliance with established standards. • Support the creation and translation of design mockups into functional, visually appealing user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks and technologies. • Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that positively impact the team and broader organization. • Work effectively in ambiguous environments and self-direct work as needed. This position is expected to be 100% onsite in Seal Beach, California. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s degree • Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance • 3+ years of experience in software development for space systems and ground segments, including command and control, mission planning, and data processing. • 3+ years of experience with software development using Python, Java, TypeScript, or FastAPI. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or another related field. • Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance. • 3+ years of experience supporting open-source software development projects. • 5+ years of progressively responsible software development experience with modern software development approach for government programs. • 5+ years of experience with designing and developing intuitive user interfaces featuring real-time, 2D/3D geospatial visualization. • 5+ years of experience with open-source software development experience. • 5+ years of experience with fine tuning Kubernetes and the underlying host OS for optimal performance. • Understanding