Boeing

Principal Software Engineer - Developer, Phantom Works

Boeing
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St. Louis, MO, USA or St. Charles, MO, USAStaff+
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Base Salary

$198k - $268k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain software architecture, interfaces, versioning, data models, message definitions, and software integration contracts.
  • Translate system-level requirements into traceable software requirements, models, design, code, and test artifacts.
  • Lead Agile software delivery, including backlog prioritization, sprint planning, sprint goals, reviews, retrospectives, and impediment removal.
  • Manage supplier and subcontractor software deliverables and coordinate integration readiness with Integration & Test and Systems leads.
  • Ensure unit, component, integration, SIL/HIL, observability, and diagnostic test artifacts accompany software deliveries.
  • Lead DevSecOps and CI/CD practices for repeatable builds, automated testing, artifact traceability, and consistent deployments.
  • Drive software verification and validation, analyze test results, triage defects, and document integration findings.
  • Track velocity, cycle time, quality, and technical-debt metrics to improve delivery predictability and quality.
  • Coach and mentor engineers on Agile practices, test automation, CI/CD, code quality, and observability.
  • Support risk and issue management, design reviews, and readiness assessments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
  • At least 3 years of technical leadership experience in ground and software systems engineering.
  • At least 3 years leading a software development or product deployment team technically.
  • At least 5 years of DevOps and/or DevSecOps experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience with configuration management tools and practices for systems, software, and hardware design.
  • Preferred qualifications include a relevant engineering, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science degree with extensive related experience, or an advanced MS/PhD degree.
  • Preferred experience includes requirements tracing, configuration management, Agile certifications, aerospace or defense systems, cloud-native infrastructure, model-based design and verification, SIL/HIL testing, subcontractor software delivery, real-time embedded software, low-level drivers, network stacks, microcontrollers, FPGAs, physical modeling, simulation, MATLAB, Python, and Jupyter.
  • U.S. export control compliance requires a qualifying U.S. Person, and Boeing will not sponsor employment visas.
  • Candidates must complete a technical CodeVue assessment and satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work may be available to eligible employees.
  • Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility.
  • The position is 100% onsite in Berkeley, MO, with occasional travel to California of approximately 10%.
  • Shift 1 position; drug testing may apply under company policy.

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About Boeing

10,000+ employees

Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, builds and supports commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Guided by our commitment to safety and quality, we innovate to deliver solutions that bring real value to our customers and the industry. As a top U.S. exporter, we work with a strong global supply base to drive economic opportunity and community impact worldwide. Our team leads with integrity and passion as it shapes the future of aerospace. Explore careers with us: boeing.com/careers 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.

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