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

Hazelwood, Missouri; Mesa, Arizona; Cambridge, Massachusetts Job ID JR2026493948 Category Engineering - Software Role Type Hybrid Post Date Feb. 03, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 Feb. 18, 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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