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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mission Systems Software Test Architect - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $177,650.0 - $240,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Software Verification, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, DO-178B - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375532385&tx=KJ3939FFF&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 * Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) * Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) * Bachelor's Degree * 5+ years of experience leading a software development project or team * 3+ years of experience with the design and leadership of automated test system development projects * 5+ years of experience with full life-cycle software development, modeling, simulation, testing, and/or analysis using C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Ada, and/or Linux * Experience in design, development, and deployment of AI & ML models, * 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 * Strong verbal and written skills, teaming skills, technical skills, and integration skills * Experience using AI/ML agents to automate software development and/or verification tasking * Experience developing real-time, embedded Mission Systems software on aircraft platforms * Experience with Open Mission Systems software architecture * Experience with Computer Vision techniques and tools * Experience with OpenAI and Google AI/ML agents * Experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes and procedures * Familiarity with safety critical software development, verification, and airworthiness certification requirements (MIL-HDBK-516C, DO-178C, etc) * Knowledge of implementation of software test frameworks, tools and simulations. Knowledge of internal and external software test frameworks, architectures, best practices and application in industry 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 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 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. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Mission Systems Software Test Architect to join the Air Dominance Software Team in Berkeley, MO. Boeing is building the next generation of avionics platforms and the infrastructure required to test and validate designs; we're looking for enthusiastic software engineers to join us on that journey. As part of a Mission Systems Software team, you'll provide engineering leadership by directing software verification activities that develop automated test products and toolsets to address the complex demands of testing advanced avionics systems. The successful candidate will work with program management to ensure verification activities are accomplished in accordance with the program schedule and budget. Are you a self-motivated software lead who thrives on fast-paced teams and rises to the challenge of delivering safe, high-quality software? Join a collaborative engineering organization where you'll lead a team of software test engineers who work closely with software developers, systems engineers, cross-functional stakeholders, and support teams to release production-ready code for state-of-the-art systems. In this role, you will be able to make an immediate impact on systems where reliability and safety are mission-critical, work in a fast-paced Agile environment, and shape and improve test strategy, automation, and verification for cutting-edge defense software. Position Responsibilities: * Leads software team in the integration of automated test frameworks and tools to provide a multifaceted and unified automated test environment for verifying advanced avionics software * Drives improvements in test development efficiency and effectiveness through use of AI/ML agents. * Ensures test products verify functionality, performance, and safety of software systems, identifying and reporting defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities found during testing processes including formal qualification testing of all software. * Partners with appropriate stakeholders to develop a Mission Systems IPT Test Plan defining all stages, methods, criteria, and artifacts of automated software testing from development to Formal Qualification Testing. * Coordinates with SME's, TLE's, and Software Leadership to ensure test team efforts are aligned with achieving program objectives and ensuring timely delivery of testing solutions. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. 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