Associate Real Time Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems

Boeing

Closes in 5 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Hazelwood, MO · Cambridge, MA · Mesa, AZ
Salary
$99,450–$143,750 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 11, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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This role $122k
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Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

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TL;DR · Associate Real Time Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems

The Boeing Company seeks Associate Real Time Software Engineers for its Phantom Works program, focusing on developing Vehicle Management System software in Hazelwood, MO, Cambridge, MA, or Mesa, AZ. This role involves creating and maintaining system architectures, requirements, and designs while executing test procedures to ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards. Candidates will provide technical leadership, support software processes, and mentor team members. Essential skills include 3+ years of experience in C/C++, real-time embedded systems, and the SDLC, along with familiarity with safety-critical development practices like DO-178C and tools such as Git and VXWorks. The position requires a U.S. citizenship for security clearance purposes and offers opportunities to work on complex flight control systems within a dynamic aerospace environment.

What you'll do

  • Develops and maintains software architectures, requirements, and designs for real-time vehicle management systems.
  • Executes test procedures and documents results to ensure compliance with system requirements and industry standards.
  • Provides technical leadership in the development of flight and subsystem control software.
  • Supports the generation and maintenance of software processes and metrics for project conformance.
  • Trains and mentors team members on software development best practices and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience with C/C++ and real-time embedded software development
  • Experience in the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
  • Familiarity with safety-critical software standards (MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, DO-178C)
  • 1+ year of experience designing fault-tolerant systems or signal processing
  • Current Secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship required

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