F-15 Mission Systems Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, Senior)

F-15 Mission Systems Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, Senior) at BOEING summary:

The F-15 Mission Systems Software Engineer develops and maintains embedded real-time software for the F-15 fighter jet’s mission systems, collaborating within Agile teams to create advanced capabilities for military aircraft. The role involves software architecture design, coding, integration, testing, and troubleshooting with a focus on real-time operating systems and programming languages such as C++, Ada, and Python. Opportunities for career growth into technical leadership or management are available within Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security business unit.

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 Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced & Senior) to join the F-15 Mission System Software Development Team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced & Senior ) to join the F15 Mission Systems Software team located in Berkeley, MO . We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to design and implement new capabilities in the F-15 Operational Flight Program (OFP) for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and international customers. The candidate will join one of the multi-discipline Agile scrum teams that develop, integrate, and maintain a wide range of aircraft functionalities. Software capabilities will be developed for the Advanced Display Core Processor II (ADCP II), the brains of the Eagle. The successful candidate will implement and test new cutting-edge capabilities and integrate them with a variety of other aircraft subsystems.

At Boeing, our software engineers use their expertise to dream up next generation software capabilities for some amazing aerospace platforms. Boeing encourages its engineers to move up as technical leads as well as gives them opportunities to grow into management. Join us and you will have the unique opportunity to develop real-time embedded software for the most sophisticated military platforms in the world. Across Commercial, Defense and Global Services, our teams are developing software for next generation trainers; tactical fighter aircraft; helicopters; unmanned air vehicles; space, satellite, and weapons systems; state of the art flight simulators; cybersecurity solutions, and much more.

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 each day.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems

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

• Develops software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met

• Executes and documents software research and development projects

• Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations

• Troubleshoots software issues

• Works under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 2+ years of experience with professional software development

• 2+ years of experience in C/C++, Ada, and/or a similar object-oriented programming language

• 2+ years of experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical degree

• Agile/SAFe development experience

• Experience with DevOps tools, such as GitLab (CI/CD), Git Bash, Gradle, Jira, Jenkins, and Artifactory

• Desirable programming languages include: Ada, C, C++, Python

• 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)

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 Associate: $86,700.00 - $117,300.00

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 Nov. 04, 2025

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. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-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.

Keywords:

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