Principal Software Engineer, Mission Systems

Boeing

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Work type: On-site
Location: Berkeley, MO
Salary: $164,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Sep 20, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Mission Systems

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Principal Software Engineer - Mission Systems joins the Mission Systems Software Team to develop real-time embedded Operational Flight Program software for the F-15 Weapon System's Mission Computer. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing code that interfaces with avionics subsystems like radar, weapons, and sensors while developing crew vehicle interface displays. The engineer will lead a team of engineers to maintain solutions across various hardware configurations and provide technical oversight on development approaches. Key responsibilities include collaborating with architects on future mission computing architectures and managing the day-to-day work of junior staff. Required skills include proficiency in C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada, along with experience in the software development lifecycle, agile methodology, JIRA, and Git. The role focuses on real-time integrated avionics hardware and software for high performance aircraft.

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Skills

C C++ C# Python Java Ada Embedded Software Linux Windows Agile Git JIRA Open Mission Systems (OMS) Configuration Management Requirements Management

What you'll do

Develop technical designs and implement Operational Flight Program (OFP) code solutions for the F-15 Mission Computer.
Provide technical oversight and guidance on development approaches for mission computing software.
Lead a team of engineers to develop and maintain software solutions for various hardware configurations.
Manage and guide the day-to-day work of junior engineers to deliver high-quality software products.
Collaborate with Software Architects to determine preferred approaches for future mission computing architectures.
Maintain professional relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and internal peers.
Perform all stages of the software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, and testing.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain the required U.S. Security Clearance.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
10+ years of professional experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada.
10+ years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle including requirements, design, and testing.
5+ years of experience with software development and testing tools like compilers, configuration management, and JIRA/Git.
Experience developing real-time integrated avionics hardware/software systems for high performance aircraft or spacecraft.
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