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# Mission Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

- **Company:** Boeing Company
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $126,650.0 - $171,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), 3d Models, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Static Program Analysis, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Software, MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-92275B1C220C7C20F7/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree
 * Active U.S. Secret Security clearance
 * 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
 * 5+ years of experience with C++
 * 1+ years of MATLAB
 * 1+ years of Experience with Agile Software development lifecycle, * 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
 * Level 4: 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 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
 * Active Top Secret
 * Familiarity with Physics-Based Modeling software packages.
 * Physics knowledge in one or more of the following: flight dynamics, sensors, electromagnetics, weapon models, terrain models, or flight control; but not required.
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps: version control, continuous integration, containers, code analysis tools (Git, GitLab, or CMake)
 * Experience working with Linux and Windows
 * Real time software development experience, but not required
 * Experience working with MATLAB Coder, but not required
 * Experience with Java in a work environment or school, 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., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

## Description

* Designs, develops, tests, and maintains non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
 * Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design of software products.
 * Leads junior engineers in software development
 * Develops interface definitions
 * Performs unit and integration testing
 * Participates in peer reviews
 * Supports software system integration and test
 * Creates software documentation
 * Interfaces with various software programming languages


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