MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hazelwood, MO
Salary
$198,050–$267,950 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 13, 2026 (soon)

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TL;DR · MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer

MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer The MQ-25 Vehicle Systems Software program is seeking a Software Lead Engineer to join the Vehicle Management System team. This role focuses on the VMS Computer Operational Flight Program for Engineering Manufacturing and Development and Obsolescence contracts. You will lead a team of over ten engineers to develop, document, and maintain complex architectures, requirements, and algorithms for real-time embedded flight critical software. Key responsibilities include leading code integration, developing software verification plans, and managing software suppliers. The position requires expertise in Ada, C#, and Green Hills compilers, alongside experience with DO-178, DO-254, and MIL-STD-882 standards. You will solve technical challenges related to integrating avionics software suites that provide communication and control for aircraft subsystems, sensors, and refueling systems for carrier-based unmanned aircraft.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of complex software architectures, requirements, and designs.
  • Manage a team of 10+ engineers to develop and integrate complex software components into a functional system.
  • Develop software verification plans, test procedures, and environments to ensure all system requirements are met.
  • Oversee software supplier management activities and track team performance to ensure conformance to industry standards.
  • Lead software research and development projects, including estimating activities and process tailoring.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, and regulatory requirements.
  • Train and mentor team members while acting as an advisor to management on advanced technical research.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 to meet export control requirements.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain the required U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • 14+ years of proven experience as a Software Engineer is required.
  • 10+ years of experience developing software for real-time embedded systems is required.
  • 5+ years of experience leading teams and/or leading initiatives is required.
  • Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering, science, or math field (preferred).
  • 14+ years of related work experience, 18+ years of directly related experience, or 22+ years of relevant experience (preferred).

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