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# Principal Software Engineer - Mission Systems

- **Company:** Boeing Company
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $164,000.0 - $292,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375532388&tx=TT4542TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

This position requires a senior engineer who has experience in real-time software development, in-depth knowledge of avionics software, and works well, guiding and collaborating, with others., * Bachelor's degree

 * 10+ years of professional experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada
 * 10+ years of experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
 * 5+ years of experience in software development and testing tools (e.g., editors, compilers, linkers, desktop simulations, configuration management tools, requirements management tools) capability and usage
 * Experience with software lifecycle practices, agile methodology, and repositories, such as JIRA and Git, * 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 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
 * Experience developing or testing real-time integrated avionics hardware/software systems for high performance aircraft, spacecraft, or other similar platforms
 * Experience with embedded software architecture/development/design
 * Experience developing on the Linux platform and Windows
 * Experience with Open Architecture standards, such as Open Mission Systems (OMS)

Travel: less than 10%.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process., 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., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, 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.

## Description

The Software Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to develop and maintain solutions within the F-15 Mission Computer for all current and future customers and hardware configurations. This leadership role will include managing and guiding day-to-day work of junior engineers to deliver software solutions supporting the OFPs that go to the warfighting customer. The F-15 Mission Computing architecture is being updated for both USAF and FMS customers driving additional needs., * Develops technical designs and implements Operational Flight Program (OFP) code solutions.

 * Provides technical oversight and guidance of technical approaches and development of the F-15 Mission Computing OFP code.
 * Works collaboratively with the F-15 Software Architects to develop preferred approaches to future Mission Computing architectures.
 * Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers.


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