Lead Real Time Software Engineer

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 a Lead Real Time Software Engineer to join the Phantom Works Advanced Weapons software team located in St. Charles, MO or Huntington Beach, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.The Phantom Works Advanced Weapons Software Team develops software for groundbreaking weapon systems including hypersonic and advanced precision weapons.This lead software engineer will work with a multifaceted engineering team to design, develop, and deploy operational flight software on precision guided advanced weapon systems. The selected engineer will perform software leadership and engineering activities in all phases of the software development lifecycle to implement real-time embedded software applications for guidance, navigation, and mission management. The position requires experience with the agile processes and lifecycle management tools and is able to serve as an agile mentor and coach for the team.The Advanced Weapons software team develops and maintains the Operational Flight Programming (OFP) software and other real-time embedded software products that fulfill the mission processing functionality of the weapon systems. The OFP software is written in C/C++ with an emphasis on open architectures and the team performs development using the agile methodology and the Secure Digital Transformation Environment tool stack (Jira, BitBucket, Confluence, Artifactory).This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.Position Responsibilities:Collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team to build and implement Operational Flight Program software solutions.Contribute in all phases of the software development lifecycle in an Agile development environment.Lead requirements development and interface definitionsLead software architecture trade studies and modifications to meet new requirements.Develop solutions using C/C++, C, and Python.Test your software and assist system level testing to verify accurate software functionality.Analyze problem reports and solving software defects.Develop leadership skills and experience.Perform guiding and mentorship of junior software engineersOpportunity to work directly with United States Air Force customers.We work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. There is long-term potential for career growth into technical leadership or management positions, and we value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams every single day.Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements: This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry or other technical degree.10 or more years of experience with developing software using Object Oriented principles.5 or more years of experience with development or real-time software or integration of embedded software onto hardware.5 or more years of experience with leading a software development project or team.Experience with C/C++, Python, or C.Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Experience working in an Agile software development environment.Experience with Git or a similar version control system.Experience performing technical leadership responsibilitiesExperience developing and tracing software requirements.Experience with Open Architectures.Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems such as DDCI Deos, Green Hills Integrity, or VxWorks.Typical Education/Experience:Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years'' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years'' related work experience, Masters+12 years'' related work experience).In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standardRelocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.For further information on the basic relocation plan, refer here.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.Shift:1stEqual 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.

Created: 2025-09-06