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Boeing in St. Charles, Missouri, seeks Associate and Experienced Real-Time Software Engineers to join the software team. You will help develop, integrate, test, and deliver complex OFP software and other real-time embedded products for weapon systems in an Agile environment.
You will primarily work with Ada and use Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Artifactory, collaborating across disciplines to advance real-time embedded software capabilities.
Boeing innovates and collaborates to help make the world a better place. The company is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace where employees can grow professionally. Within Boeing Defense, Space & Security, the Precision Engagement Systems organization develops precision-guided weapons used by the United States and allied nations. Its St. Charles, Missouri, teams support Direct Attack weapons and cruise missiles deployed on military aircraft and selected ground platforms.
Boeing is seeking Associate and Experienced Real-Time Software Engineers to join its software engineering team in St. Charles, in the St. Louis metropolitan area. In this role, you will help develop, integrate, test, and deliver complex software for weapon systems. You will contribute to Operational Flight Program (OFP) software and other real-time embedded products that provide mission-processing functionality. Working within a multidisciplinary Agile team, you will take ownership of software features across the development lifecycle, from design and implementation through integration and testing. The team develops OFP software primarily in Ada and uses tools including Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Artifactory. The position is on the first shift and may involve direct collaboration with U.S. Air Force and Navy customers.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least three years of experience programming in C, C++, or Ada; developing real-time embedded software; applying object-oriented principles; and working in a team environment. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and the role requires a U.S. Person under applicable export control regulations.
Preferred qualifications include an active U.S. Secret clearance, five or more years of related experience, and experience with Ada, Python, or C#. Familiarity with Agile software development, Git or comparable version control systems, and software requirements development and traceability is also valued. The position is open to candidates whose education and experience meet Boeing's applicable Associate or Experienced level criteria.
You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, develop, and implement OFP software solutions. Responsibilities include contributing throughout the Agile software development lifecycle; writing and maintaining software using Ada and C/C++; and testing software to confirm functionality. You will also support system-level testing, investigate problem reports, troubleshoot and resolve software defects, and help deliver reliable software products. The work may include developing embedded applications, models, simulations, support tools, automated development environments, and DevOps practices. You will follow software configuration practices and contribute to Agile release processes while building technical and leadership skills.
Boeing offers a Total Rewards package designed to attract, engage, and retain employees. Eligible employees may access health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Program availability varies according to eligibility, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is determined by experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. The stated summary pay range is $99,450-$134,550 for Associate-level roles and $126,650-$171,350 for Experienced roles. A signing bonus may be available to eligible and qualified external candidates. Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility. Applicants must complete a technical assessment during selection. Boeing is a drug-free workplace and may conduct testing under its policies. Employment is subject to a Conflict of Interest assessment. Boeing does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applications are accepted until November 11, 2026.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.