Senior Real Time Software Engineer

Company: Boeing
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 6, 2026

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. The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Real Time Software Engineer to join the F/A-18 Mission Systems organization located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. Our Air Dominance software engineers design, develop, and demonstrate avionics solutions for the platforms we build and upgrade. Your efforts will assist in integration of innovative technologies to maintain our platform's dominance over the battlefield for many decades to come. Our engineers are involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and our agile development approach allows new hires to quickly become very impactful and make a difference to our success! To learn more about Boeing Software Engineering, look at our video: . The selected candidate will have the opportunity to join the F/A-18 Mission Systems software team and support various capabilities within the Vehicle Health Management team. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers. Position Responsibilities: - Leads the design, development, tests, and maintenance of embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards - Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products. Develops, maintains, enhances and optimizes software products and functionalities for systems integrations - Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products - Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products. Handles user inquiries, troubleshoots technical issues and user feedback analysis - Leads handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis. - Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development - Develops, establishes, monitors and improves software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks - Plans, executes and documents, software research and development projects - Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations - Performs software project management activities and software supplier management functions - Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements: This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. Ability to obtain Secret US Security clearance (Post-Start). Required Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): - 4 years' experience with hands on experience writing C++ software for integration with real-time embedded systems - 4 years' experience with Vehicle Health Management experience - 4 years' experience of training, mentoring, advising junior software engineers across entire lifecycle of software development - 4 years' experience working on a project where various software development methodologies are being utilized - Demonstrated expertise leading complex projects across multiple teams of engineers. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science - Familiarity with implementation and requirements of Vehicle Health Management areas such as Built in Test, Power Control, Maintenance Codes, Erase, Loading - Software development experience in a collaborative team environment using agile principles and a structured development process including code reviews and automated DevOps processes/tools - Experience using team collaboration tools including Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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. 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. Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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: $160,650.00 - $217,350.00. Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 19, 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 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.

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