Software Developer, Autonomy and Mission Planning

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Berkeley, MO
Salary
$126,650–$171,350 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 28, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $149k
$115k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$210,093 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $149k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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

Boeing currently has 44 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Developer, Autonomy and Mission Planning

Software Developer (Mid Level or Senior), Autonomy and Mission Planning joins the Phantom Works Advanced Mission Planning team to support the development of autonomous systems. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle while translating customer requirements into initial designs. The engineer will perform architecture trade studies, develop interface definitions, conduct unit and integration testing, and lead junior engineers in a multi-program environment. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, real-time software development, and autonomy or robotics software techniques. Candidates should be familiar with Agile processes and tools like JIRA, GIT, and Jenkins. The work focuses on solving complex problems within the domain of mission systems architectures, including Open Missions Systems, Universal Command and Control Interface, and potential applications in electromagnetic warfare or radar simulation.

What does a Software Developer earn?

Median $150238 from 68 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle.
  • Translate customer requirements into initial designs for software products.
  • Lead junior engineers in software development tasks.
  • Perform use case development for specific software requirements.
  • Conduct software architecture trade studies and modifications to meet new requirements.
  • Develop interface definitions and perform unit and integration testing.
  • Participate in peer reviews and create comprehensive software documentation.
  • Support system and flight testing activities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or 13 years of related work experience.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of C++ experience.
  • 2+ years of autonomy and/or robotics software techniques experience.
  • 2+ years of real-time software development experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with Agile Software development process.
  • Export Control Requirement: This position.

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