F-22 Software Engineer - Developer (Associate, Experienced, and Senior)

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a F-22 Software Engineer - Developer (Associate, Experienced, and Senior) to join the F-22 Mission Software team located in Berkeley, Missouri.  This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The Saint Louis, MO F-22 organization designs, develops, and demonstrates avionics solutions for the F-22 Raptor, the premier 5th gen air superiority fighter flown only by the United States Air Force (USAF).

This position will require you to work as a member of an agile team to modernize and maintain the Operational Flight Program (OFP) of this aircraft and/or the infrastructure to support its development. The position will also require associated testing of the software in support of advancing the capabilities of the F-22 Raptor. Software Engineers in this role will have the rewarding task of supporting/developing new functionality and improving existing functionality in order to provide decisive benefit to our Air Force customer.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Associate, Experienced, and Senior Software Engineers.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports the design, development, test, and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards

• Assists with review, analysis and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products

• Supports development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations

• Supports development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products

• Supports debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products

• Participates in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis

• Supports implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development

• Supports development, establishment, monitoring and improvement of software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks

• Supports execution and documentation of software research and development project

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)

• 2 years of experience in C++, C# and/or Python

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• Experience with Ada

• 2 years of experience in Linux and/or Windows operating systems

• 2 years of experience in AGILE software development, Atlassian tool suite, GitLab and/or Git

• 2 years of experience in software unit testing, integration testing, containerization, and/or software abstraction

• Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems

• Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components

• Knowledge of software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain

• Programming languages encompass higher order languages, auto-coded languages and assembly languages

• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle

• Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies

• Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints

• Knowledge of software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices in the development, testing, and deployment of software

• Knowledge of general and software development and testing tools, capability and usage

• Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools

• Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches

• Domain examples include data processing, ground support, tools and analysis models

• Examples of characteristics and constraints that impact software include operating systems, fidelity and information processing capacity

• Examples of products include aircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based support systems

• Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for Associate: $87,700.00 - $117,300.00

Summary pay range for Experienced: $107,100.00 - $144,900.00.

Summary pay range for Senior: $127,500.00 - $172,500.00.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.