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Software Engineer–Systems (Systems) at BOEING summary:

The Software Engineer–Systems at Boeing leads software development for mission-critical battlespace picture systems, focusing on sensor fusion, platform resource management, and combat identification. They oversee system architecture, supplier integration, and software verification, ensuring compliance with open architecture standards and agile methodologies. This role requires leadership experience, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and the ability to work within security-cleared aerospace environments.

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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Software Engineer–Systems to support our Air Proprietary 2 Mission Systems , Batt lespace Picture team l o cated in Berkeley, Missouri. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The Mission Systems Battlespace Picture Software Lead Engineer will be the lead the software efforts across the Battlespace Picture team . The Battlespace Picture team designs and develops solutions for Sensor Fusion, Platform Resource Management of Sensors and Combat Identification, to include the integration of supplier software components.

This role will be responsible for ensuring requirements are met and for the software technical excellence and adherence to processes and procedures . The lead role will be responsible for communicating priorities, tracking progress metrics, driving daily execution as well as handling software defects . This role will also have to work across a variety of other Mission Systems software development teams, hardware IPTs and Integration teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems

• Assists with developing and maintaining the Battlespace Picture roadmap and vision

• Develops and leads implementation of containerized software architecture across multiple types of hardware

• Implements open architecture constructs like Open Mission Systems (OMS), Open Communication Standard (OCS), utilizing the Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)

• Defines boundaries for OMS Subsystems, requirements and service contracts for OMS services, and OMS isolators

• Leads development of code and integration of complex software components into a fully functional software system

• Oversees development of software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software requirements are met

• Provides technical leadership for software projects and leads software supplier management activities

• Plans, executes, and documents software research and development projects

• Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards

• Trains and mentors’ others

• Works under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 2+ years of experience leading software related projects or technical teams

• 7+ years of experience with embedded software architecture/development/design

• 7+ years of Professional experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada

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.

• Experience with distributed and containerized software architecture

• Hands on experience developing on the Linux platform and Windows

• Experience developing and documenting software architecture using MSOSA, or similar Model Based Systems Engineering tools

• Experience with Open Architecture standards, such as OMS

• Experience with working in software development environments across a variety of security levels

• Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms

• Experience with requirements, design, development, and test of software systems products

• Experience with DevSecOps and/or complex software build plans

• Experience working on an Agile team using Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

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.

Travel: 10%

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 .

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 for Senior Level (Level 4): $141 ,400 - $190 , 900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 17, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

Keywords:

software engineer, embedded software, sensor fusion, open mission systems, battlespace picture, aerospace software, systems architecture, software leadership, defense software, agile development

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Interim role, Relocation, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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