Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems (Experienced or Senior)

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 a Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems (Experienced or Senior)  to join the Bombers and Fighters and Phantom Works division located in St. Louis, MO .  This position will focus on supporting multiple fighter programs (including F-15 and F / A-18) for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The VMS Software Team is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of flight and subsystem control software for multiple fighter programs. The successful candidate will work with an existing team of real-time embedded software engineers; guidance, navigation and control (GNC) engineers; and hardware engineers to develop safety critical software on the F-15 and F / A-18. VMS software integrates flight control laws, aircraft surface command, aircraft sensor signal processing and subsystem control to ensure controlled flight. The software developed will include application layer software and low-level infrastructure software which will require close collaboration with hardware / firmware vendors. The software engineer will not only take part in software development, but will participate in the full development lifecycle; including requirements development, desktop test, lab test and support of flight test. Desired qualifications include C / C++, Perl, Python, C#, and embedded software experience. Assembly language experience is also a plus.

The team develops products for both United States Navy, United States Air Force (USAF) and international customers. our success.

Position Responsibilities :

Assists with the development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems

Develops and maintains code and integrates software components into a fully functional software system

Assists with test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met

Supports software project management and software supplier management functions

Selects, tailors and deploys processes and tools; establishes metrics

Performs software research and trade studies

Troubleshoots software issues

Works under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

3 years experience in software development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

10 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Engineering and / or Computer Engineering discipline

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels

Experience developing embedded real-time software

Experience working with Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Experience with object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) methodologies

Experience with Agile software development

Travel :

Occasional travel may be required but would be less than 10%.

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.

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 : $107,100.00 - $144,900.00.

Summary pay range for Senior : $127,500.00 -$172,500.00.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 13, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 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.