MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer
About The Position
The Boeing Company is seeking a Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer to join the MQ-25 Vehicle Systems Software program in Hazelwood, Missouri. The role focuses on the VMS Computer (VMSC) Operational Flight Program for the Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) and Obsolescence contracts. The MQ-25A Stingray is a carrier-based unmanned aircraft, and the VMS team develops and integrates an avionics software suite for communication and control with aircraft subsystems, sensors, and the refueling system. The role involves developing real-time embedded flight-critical software and providing technical leadership, including leading teams of 10 or more engineers. The position is expected to be 100% onsite in Hazelwood, MO. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. A U.S. Person is required to meet export control requirements. The position requires completion of a technical assessment and satisfaction of the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility. This position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety sensitive.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 14 or more years of proven experience as a Software Engineer.
- 10 or more years of experience developing software for real-time embedded systems.
- 5 or more years of experience leading teams and/or initiatives.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for clearance eligibility.
- Meet U.S. Person requirements for export control compliance.
- Complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
- Satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science, with 14 or more years of related work experience; or a bachelor's degree with 18 or more years of directly related work experience; or 22 or more years of related, relevant experience.
- Experience programming in Ada.
- 3 or more years of experience with DO-178, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification.
- Experience with DO-254 avionics compliance standards.
- 3 or more years of technical experience in Department of Defense system safety engineering in accordance with MIL-STD-882.
- 2 or more years of experience verifying Software Engineering requirements.
- Experience programming in C#.
- Experience in all phases of the software development life cycle.
- Experience with Agile software development.
- Experience with software version control tools such as ClearCase or Git.
- 2 or more years of experience developing software for unmanned or manned tactical aircraft vehicle mission systems.
- Experience with the Green Hills compiler.
Responsibilities
- Lead development, documentation, and maintenance of complex software architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs.
- Lead development of code and integration of complex software components into a functional software system, including VMSC software.
- Lead teams of 10 or more engineers developing code and integrating complex software components for a new VMSC.
- Lead teams of 10 or more engineers developing black-box tests for embedded software systems.
- Develop software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments; execute test procedures and document results to verify software system requirements.
- Provide technical leadership for software projects and lead software supplier management activities.
- Lead development, selection, tailoring, and deployment of processes, tools, and metrics.
- Lead software research and development projects and estimating activities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations.
- Track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards.
- Train and mentor others.
- Serve as an organization spokesperson on advanced projects and programs.
- Advise management and customers on advanced technical research studies.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Health insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
