Experienced Software Engineers, Precision Engagement Systems

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Precision Engagement Systems organization in St. Charles, MO, is seeking several Experienced Software Engineers to develop, integrate, test, and deliver complex software solutions.  The Precision Engagement Systems organization is a strong and growing business that produces a variety of precision-guided weapons, which are employed around the world to support the defense of the United States and more than 30 U.S. allied countries, making a significant global impact.

In Saint Charles, MO, we support Direct Attack weapons (JDAM, SDB, MOP, HAAWC and derivatives) and Cruise Missiles (SLAM-ER, Harpoon legacy and development weapons) deployed on a range of military aircraft and select ground platforms.  This exceptional software team is responsible for developing and maintaining the Operational Flight Programming (OFP) software and other real-time embedded software products that fulfill the mission processing functionality of the weapon systems.  We use the Agile methodology and the Secure Digital Transformation Environment tool stack (Jira, BitBucket, Confluence, Artifactory) to develop the OFP software, written in Ada.  

Join us. Build the future of mission‑critical software. 

The experienced software engineers will join a multi-discipline team to design and build software solutions. Engineers will work across all phases of the software development lifecycle and take ownership of features from design through deployment. Our work includes developing real-time embedded applications, creating models and simulations, implementing DevOps practices and automated development environments, building support tools, and managing software configuration and Agile release processes.

Position Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team to create and implement Operational Flight Program (OFP) software solutions 

• Contribute in all phases of the software development lifecycle in an Agile development environment 

• Develop solutions using Ada or C/C++

• Test your software and assist system level testing to verify correct software functionality 

• Analyze problem reports and troubleshooting software defects 

• Develop leadership skills and experience 

• Opportunity to work directly with United States Air Force and Navy customers 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): 

• Ability to obtain a U.S. secret security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years of experience in real-time embedded software development 

• 3+ years of experience in developing software using Object Oriented principles 

• 3+ years of experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Level 3 / 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 and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience

• Active U.S. secret clearance 

• Experience with Ada or C/C++

• Experience working in an Agile software development environment 

• Experience with Git or a similar version control system 

• Experience developing and tracing software requirements  

Drug Free Workplace: 

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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. 

Relocation:  

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. 

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.  

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits:  

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 / Experienced: $126,650 - $171,350 

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.

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.