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Ground Software Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing boeing.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Chantilly El Segundo Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Boeing. Chantilly · full-time · $128,350–$188,750 base.

SalaryStated by Boeing
$128,350 – $188,750
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from BoeingOur estimate for the market: $138,300–$189,750Median $166,500
The range includes the market median of $166,500 for mid-level software engineering roles in Chantilly.
Worked out from 19 postings that stated pay, median $166,500. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChantilly
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$128,350–$188,750
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 9d ago
Also hiring inEl Segundo
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build and test software for satellite command and control, including larger features and modules
  • Turn user and mission needs into software requirements and roadmaps, working with subject matter experts and end users
  • Connect ground applications with government-provided software and infrastructure, then test them across system configurations
  • Investigate software problems, find root causes and deliver fixes for users
  • Run verification and validation tests, support classified software installation, and guide junior developers

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field
  • Experience building software for production use, including scripts and backend applications
  • U.S. citizenship, eligibility to obtain a security clearance and willingness to maintain one

Who this fits

This mid-career role suits someone who can take ownership of substantial software modules and help junior developers. Work is fully onsite in Chantilly on first shift. U.S. citizenship is required for export-control compliance and clearance eligibility; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

From the employer

Ground Software Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

As a Ground Software Engineer, you will maintain and develop software for command and control of satellites. You will write requirements with the guidance of subject matter experts and decompose them into long-term roadmaps, which you will also develop and test in collaboration with your end users. You will leverage modern frameworks to improve legacy software and tooling. Your position will also include root cause analysis and implementing fixes for the users of your team’s products. You will work closely with the operations team, spacecraft engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and technicians to ensure our company’s continued stewardship of our satellites and the space environment.

This position's internal job code is SWE-Developer. Our team is currently hiring for level 3-4.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of large-scale ground software and mission control systems

  • Interacts with other Millennium staff to support testing on components, subsystems, and spacecraft in test configurations

  • Integrates Millennium software applications into Government-furnished software and infrastructure

  • Executes integrated system test events bridging Millennium-developed products and Government-furnished systems

  • Implements specific mission data processing applications into existing systems to support payloads and end data users

  • Supports software testing and installation in classified environments

  • Guides junior developers through development tasks, troubleshooting exercises

  • Plans and executes validation/verification testing

  • Contributes to ground software or tool development by completing larger feature requests, taking ownership of larger software modules, analysis packages, and workflows

  • Other duties as assigned

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

  • Experience designing and developing software in a production environment

  • Demonstrated experience writing scripts and backend software applications

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A Final U.S. secret clearance Prestart is required OR An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance

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 Shift

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: $128,350 - $188,750

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Engineering

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

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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