Real Time Software Engineer-Vehicle Management Systems (Mid Level or Senior)

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Hazelwood, MO, USA
Hybrid
127K-232K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Develop and maintain Vehicle Management System software, ensuring flight and subsystem control, while providing technical leadership and support throughout the software lifecycle.
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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 looking for several Real Time Software Engineers (Mid Level and Senior) for a Phantom Works program located in Hazelwood, MO, Cambridge, MA or Mesa, AZ. This position will focus on developing Vehicle Management System (VMS) software to support the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The Vehicle Management System provides flight and subsystem control for the platform.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software system
  • Develops and maintains code and integrates software components into a fully functional software system
  • Develops and maintains software development plans, verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executes test procedures and documents test results to ensure software system requirements are met
  • Provides technical leadership for software projects
  • Supports generation and maintenance of software processes, tools and metrics
  • Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations
  • Tracks and evaluates software team to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards
  • Trains and mentors' others
  • Works under general direction

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience for Mid-Level Level 3):
  • 5+ years of experience with C/C++
  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing software for Real-Time or Non-Real-Time systems
  • 5+ years of experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • 1+ years of experience Safety or Flight Critical Software Development Experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
  • Current Secret clearance
  • Level 4: 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Real-time embedded software experience
  • Agile Software development
  • Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, DO-178C
  • Python experience
  • Experience with VX Works or other Real Time Operating Systems
  • Experience with fault tolerance, signal processing or control system design
  • Experience with tools such as Git

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 Experienced Level (Level 3): $126,650 - $182,850
Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4): $160,650 - $232,300
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 03, 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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience with C/C++
  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing software for Real-Time or Non-Real-Time systems
  • 5+ years of experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • 1+ years of Safety or Flight Critical Software Development Experience

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Company materials describe a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most U.S. nonunion employees with immediate vesting, plus a student‑loan match feature; certain bargaining units add employer contributions or distinct match formulas. These features make long‑term savings a notable strength, though specifics vary by unit.
  • Parental & Family Support Boeing advertises up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave per event for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Backup care and other family supports are also highlighted.
  • Healthcare Strength Official sources outline comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, plus mental‑health/EAP resources and backup care. Some agreements cap employee healthcare cost share at defined levels, reinforcing emphasis on coverage depth and affordability.

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