Lead Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems

Boeing

Closes tomorrow Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Hazelwood, MO
Salary: $198,050–$267,950 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026 (soon)

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems

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The Boeing Company seeks a Lead Software Engineer for the MQ-25 Vehicle Management System team in Hazelwood, MO. This senior role involves leading a team of over ten engineers to develop and integrate real-time embedded flight critical software for the world’s first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft, the MQ-25A Stingray. Responsibilities include architecting complex systems, developing verification plans, executing tests, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as DO-178 and MIL-882. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Ada and C#, along with a background in embedded real-time software development for avionics projects. They should also be proficient in tools like Green Hills compiler and version control systems, and possess strong leadership skills to mentor and train team members while serving as a technical expert on advanced projects.

Skills

Ada C# DO-178 DO-254 MIL-882 Green Hills compiler ClearCase Git CI/CD Real-time embedded systems Avionics software Unmanned aircraft software Software version control Embedded real-time software

What you'll do

Leads development and documentation of complex software architectures for the MQ-25 VMS.
Oversees the integration of software components into a fully functional system for VMSC.
Develops and executes test procedures to ensure compliance with software requirements.
Manages 10+ engineers in developing black box tests for embedded systems.
Tracks team performance against project plans and industry standards rigorously.
Acts as a technical advisor on advanced projects, mentoring others in the process.
Leads supplier management activities and ensures conformance to regulatory standards.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience developing embedded real-time software
3+ years of programming in Ada and C#
5+ years leading small teams for embedded software projects
Experience with DO-178, DO-254, or MIL-882 standards
Expertise in all phases of the software development life cycle
Experience working with Green Hills compiler and version control tools
2+ years developing software for unmanned or manned tactical aircraft