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Software Engineer (Real Time Software Engineer)

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026495919 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 23, 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 a Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join the Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) team located in Berkeley, Missouri. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

This position requires knowledge of all VWC tools to include those developed in house as well as those integrated into the environment.  A deep understanding of real-time modeling and simulation, Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) standards, and other communication protocols is needed. This position will ensure the VWC unclass and collateral secret development is not in conflict with the development in the proprietary spaces as well as coordinate the technical operations of all software development activities in concert with the VWC Chief Architect. This lead will be responsible to support configuration management when discrepancies are presented, ensure VWC websites and other ESATS applications remain compliant, lead the bi-weekly VWC technical council to ensure all entities are aware of technical updates (patches, OS upgrades) or changes and provide any help needed.  The selected candidate must work closely with the DSO team, Cyber Security, and Management to ensure efficient CI/CD pipelines.  The selected candidate will track Technical Debt and provide solutions to remove.  This lead will also develop tailored capabilities for AFSIM and the Virtual Interactive Simulation Environment (VISE) as well as help debug and detect anomalies in proprietary program spaces. The selected individual will also help onboard and mentor early-career or new employees.

Position Responsibilities

  • Oversees the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
  • Oversees the review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.
  • Reviews the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
  • Oversees development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.
  • Oversees debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.
  • Oversees handling of user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis.
  • Oversees research and implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
  • Leads development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
  • Reviews planning, execution and documentation of software research and development projects.
  • Consults on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.
  • Oversees software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
  • Oversees tracking and evaluation of software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standard

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline experience or 22 years’ related relevant work experience
  • 10 years of experience in C++ and Python
  • 10 years of experience in both Linux and Windows Operating Systems
  • 10 years of experience in leading software projects or technical teams
  • 10 years of experience in Real-Time Modeling and Simulation

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
  • Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems.
  • Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components.
  • Knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages.
  • Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.
  • Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software.
  • Knowledge of general and software development and testing tools, capability and usage. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools.
  • Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches. Domain examples include data processing, ground support, tools and analysis models. Examples of characteristics and constraints that impact software include operating systems, fidelity and information processing capacity. Examples of products include aircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based support systems.
  • Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

Travel:

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.

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 Lead: $198,050 - $267,950

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 10, 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 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.

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