Technical Lead Engineer (PMPC Mission Critical Software)

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Berkeley, MO, USA
In-Office
198K-268K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Leads mission-critical software architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, and lifecycle maintenance. Ensures compliance with software processes, policies, reference architectures, and industry standards. Coordinates across Mission Systems teams, supports containerized architecture, executes research and development projects, collaborates on testing, and mentors engineers. The role is fully onsite in Berkeley, Missouri and requires an active Secret clearance, SAP access eligibility, U.S. Person status, and successful completion of a technical assessment.
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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 a Technical Lead Engineer (PMPC Mission Critical Software) to join our Air Proprietary Mission Systems team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.
The PMP MC Technical Lead is responsible for contributing to and maintaining software architecture, guiding overall design, supporting its implementation, and managing/refining it during subsequent lifecycle phases. The technical lead will be the primary Mission Critical software technical point of contact for PMP.
This lead will help teams understand the compliance to software development, related standards, and policy enforcement based on software processes. This role will also coordinate with other technical leads on PMP software team, along with various other Mission Systems teams to ensure a cohesive Mission Critical solution for PMP.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Support and maintain the Mission Systems software architecture roadmap and vision working with Ensures software teams develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems
  • Supports implementation of containerized software architecture and integration of software components
  • Ensures compliance and supports policy enforcement for applicable processes, reference architectures, and industry standards
  • Works with the test lead on software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software requirements are met
  • Plans, executes, and documents software research and development projects
  • Responsible for coordinating across the Mission Systems team
  • Trains and mentors' others
  • Works under minimal direction

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
  • Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7+ years of experience programming with Go, Java, C/C++, Rust, or Python
  • 3+ years of experience leading software teams and/or projects
  • Experience with the full life cycle process of software systems and development

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 and 14+ years of related work experience or Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience or 22+ years of related, relevant experience
  • 3+ years of experience in software architecture
  • Experience with embedded software architecture/development/design
  • Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms
  • Experience with distributed and containerized software architecture
  • Hands on experience developing on the Linux platform and Windows
  • Experience with Agile software development and related processes
  • Familiar open architecture constructs like Open Mission Systems (OMS), Open Communication Standard (OCS), utilizing the Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)
  • Familiar with safety critical software development
  • Experience with secure software development environments at various levels of security
  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Conflict of Interest:
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 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.
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: $198,050 - $267,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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

  • Active Secret U.S. security clearance, active within the past 24 months
  • Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 7+ years of programming experience with Go, Java, C, C++, Rust, or Python
  • 3+ years of experience leading software teams and/or projects
  • Experience with the full lifecycle process of software systems and development
  • Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science, plus 14+ years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree plus 18+ years of directly related experience
  • 22+ years of related, relevant experience
  • 3+ years of software architecture experience
  • Experience with embedded software architecture, development, and design
  • Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms
  • Experience with distributed and containerized software architecture
  • Hands-on Linux and Windows development experience
  • Experience with Agile software development and related processes
  • Familiarity with OMS, OCS, and UCI open architecture constructs
  • Familiarity with safety-critical software development
  • Experience with secure software development environments at various security levels
  • Successful completion of the required CodeVue technical assessment
  • U.S. Person status for export control compliance

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