Experienced Software Project Engineer

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.
For decades, the Precision Engagement Systems organization has designed and produced precision-guided weapon systems that defend our nation and support more than 30 allied countries. Our work is challenging, meaningful, and rapidly evolving; we are growing and looking for experienced software project engineers who can translate technical vision into dependable program execution.
As Boeing enters the next era of precision engagement, our teams are pioneering solutions that strengthen global security and enable mission success for the United States and our allies. We bring together talented engineers, technologists, and program leaders who take on hard problems, build dependable systems, and deliver real impact. If you want to be part of a culture that inspires you to envision the possible, perform with excellence, and build the tools that matter, we want you on our team. We provide the resources, mentorship, and mission focus-if you have the drive to dream big and deliver, help us build the future.
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization is seeking an Experienced Software Project Engineer in St. Charles, MO. to lead Operational Flight Program (OFP) software teams supporting Cruise Missile Systems (CMS) and Direct Attack (DA) weapons. The role balances technical leadership with program-level accountability-coordinating cross-functional teams, managing the software development lifecycle, and ensuring fielded software meets rigorous performance, safety, and schedule requirements.
As a Software Project Engineer, you will lead and coordinate technical execution for Operational Flight Program (OFP) software teams and related integration activities, owning Cost Account Management (CAM) for your assigned software work by overseeing budgets, monitoring earned value performance, and delivering objective forecasts. You will maintain and defend the performance measurement baseline by collecting timely cost and schedule data and computing key Earned Value Management (EVM) indicators (CPI, SPI, ETC, EAC), identify root causes for variances, drive corrective actions and re-planning, and keep leadership and stakeholders informed. Collaborate closely with systems engineering, test, QA, and supply chain to ensure software is delivered on schedule, within scope, and on budget, and mentor early-career engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and technical rigor.
Join Us. Deliver Precision. Defend What Matters.
We're looking for candidates with demonstrated experience managing software programs or major workstreams in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability domains; strong working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, configuration management, and integration/test practices for embedded or flight software; proven ability to lead earned value management (EVM) processes and produce clear, reliable program forecasts; excellent communication skills for presenting technical and programmatic status to teams and senior leadership; and a collaborative mindset with a track record of working across engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to solve complex problems.
Why Boeing:

• Work on systems that matter-delivering mission-critical capabilities with global impact.
• A culture that supports technical excellence, mentorship, and professional growth.
• The resources and partnerships to take on ambitious engineering challenges and see ideas through to deployment.

Why St. Charles:

• On-site cafeteria offering hot meals and grab-and-go options.
• Active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) providing networking, mentorship, and community engagement.
• Campus walking path and outdoor spaces for breaks, walking meetings, and wellness activities.
• Fitness and wellness programs, local commuter resources, and community events.
• Access to Boeing's comprehensive benefits package, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.
• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements.
• Works with customers and management to obtain approval.
• Identifies and manages changes to statement of work and assesses the impact of those changes and incorporates changes into statement of work.
• Using a variety of media, clearly conveys information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Lead team scrums to define product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project.
• Collaborate with internal and external contacts to analyze needs and align product roadmap to strategic goals.
• Work closely with product managers and business teams to create and maintain product backlog according to business value or ROI.
• Remain up to date on trends and best practices for agile project management.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, both written and in person via presentations, TIMS, PDRs, CDRs and final reports.
• Prepare documents such as Monthly status reports, TIM presentations, PDR & CDR reviews.
• Collaborate with fellow technical teammates on technical approaches inline to contractual CDRLs and provide EVM status if needed. Monitor project budgets and lead programs to successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with customers.
• Engage in all aspects of program planning.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• 1+ years of Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• 5+ years of experience in product development
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, engineering, and/or training services
• 3+ years using Excel to perform data analysis
• 3+ years editing PDF and Word files
• Experience using agile methodology

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working with Military or DoD customers strongly desired
• Defense industry experience
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting needs of stakeholders
• Proficiency with applicable project management tools and technology
• Understanding of business value related to features and functions
• 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.

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.
Travel:
No travel
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 Experienced Level: $94,350 - $127,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 11, 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.