Senior Software Engineer Developer, Autonomy and Mission Planning

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Berkeley, MOSaint Louis, MO
Salary
$126,650–$171,350 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 15, 2026

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Below market

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Similar $195k
This role $149k
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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer Developer, Autonomy and Mission Planning

Software Engineer, Developer (Experienced 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, 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 development.

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 various software development tasks.
  • Perform use case development for specific software requirements.
  • Conduct software architecture trade studies and modifications to meet new requirements.
  • Define interfaces and perform unit and integration testing.
  • Support system and flight testing activities.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation for software products.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship).
  • Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of C++ experience.
  • 2+ years of autonomy and/or robotics software techniques.
  • 2+ years of real-time software development experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with Agile Software development process.
  • 9 or more years of related work experience or equivalent education/experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor of Science in engineering, physics, math, data science, or computer science (preferred).
  • Experience with Mission Systems architectures, Open Missions Systems, or Universal Command and Control Interface (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Electromagnetic Warfare or Radar Simulation development (preferred).
  • Experience with Continuous Integration, JIRA, GIT, and Jenkins (preferred).

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