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The Role
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded software for autonomous systems and advanced mission planning. Responsibilities include translating customer requirements, developing use cases and interfaces, conducting architecture trade studies, performing unit and integration testing, supporting system and flight testing, documenting software, and leading junior engineers. The role involves collaboration across programs, peer reviews, Agile development, and compliance with customer, safety, and regulatory standards.
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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 currently seeking Software Engineer / Developer (Experienced or Senior level) to support our Phantom Works Advanced Mission Planning team located in Berkeley, MO (St. Louis, MO area). This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.
Phantom Works is an advanced research and development organization responsible for engaging customers through cutting-edge visual modeling and simulation; innovating cross-cutting concepts and technologies; prototyping solutions to extend current products and win new programs; and developing new businesses and entering new markets. The organization is seeking software engineers to perform software design and development for autonomous systems.
The selected team member enjoys working collaboratively with others, has a commitment to customer satisfaction and process improvement, and is successful working in a multi-contract/multi-program environment. He/she will support the development of solutions to a wide range of complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. He/she should be adaptable to new development environments and eager to work with and learn new technologies.
Position Responsibilities:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Travel:
Up to 10%
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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: $126,650 - $171,350
Summary Pay Range for Senior: $160,650 - $217,350
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 15, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.
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 Software Engineer / Developer (Experienced or Senior level) to support our Phantom Works Advanced Mission Planning team located in Berkeley, MO (St. Louis, MO area). This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.
Phantom Works is an advanced research and development organization responsible for engaging customers through cutting-edge visual modeling and simulation; innovating cross-cutting concepts and technologies; prototyping solutions to extend current products and win new programs; and developing new businesses and entering new markets. The organization is seeking software engineers to perform software design and development for autonomous systems.
The selected team member enjoys working collaboratively with others, has a commitment to customer satisfaction and process improvement, and is successful working in a multi-contract/multi-program environment. He/she will support the development of solutions to a wide range of complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. He/she should be adaptable to new development environments and eager to work with and learn new technologies.
Position Responsibilities:
- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-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.
- Lead junior engineers in software development
- Perform use case development for software requirements
- Perform software architecture trade studies and modifications to meet new requirements
- Develop interface definitions
- Perform unit and integration testing
- Participate in peer reviews
- Support system and flight testing
- Create software documentation
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to obtain Secret US Security clearance (Post-Start)
- 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
- 3+ years of C++
- 2+ years Autonomy and/or robotics software techniques
- 2+ years of experience in real time software development experience
- 3+ years of experience with Agile Software development process
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Senior Level)
- 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
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- Experience with Mission Systems architectures and Open Missions Systems (OMS) and/or Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)
- Familiar with Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and/or Radar
- Simulation development experience
- Experience with Continuous integration practices
- Usage of software development tools such as JIRA, GIT and Jenkins
- Software testing experience
Travel:
Up to 10%
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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: $126,650 - $171,350
Summary Pay Range for Senior: $160,650 - $217,350
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 15, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance after starting
- 5 or more years of software engineering experience
- 3 or more years of C++ experience
- 2 or more years of autonomy and/or robotics software techniques
- 2 or more years of real-time software development experience
- 3 or more years of Agile software development experience
- 9 or more years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience with Mission Systems architectures, Open Mission Systems, or Universal Command and Control Interface
- Familiarity with Electromagnetic Warfare and/or Radar
- Simulation development experience
- Continuous integration experience
- Experience using JIRA, Git, and Jenkins
- Software testing experience
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are often highlighted as a standout, featuring a notably generous company match with immediate vesting and options that can credit qualified student‑loan payments toward matching. External recognition and contract enhancements further underscore the strength of this area.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental‑health resources, with virtual care and HSA options in some plans. Descriptions also point to affordability features and access to specialized support programs.
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What We Do
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Why Work With Us
Aerospace protects and connects people, enables economic growth and trade, provides humanitarian relief and allows for human exploration of space. Boeing collaborates globally to support responsible growth for our industry, and we invest in innovation that improves the efficiency and sustainability of air travel and our operations.
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