MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

2d • $198,050 - $267,950 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer for the MQ-25 Vehicle Systems Software program in Hazelwood, Missouri. The role focuses on the VMS Computer (VMSC) Operational Flight Program (OFP) for Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) and Obsolescence contracts. The MQ-25A Stingray is described as the world’s first operational, carrier-based unmanned aircraft and is intended to pioneer integration of manned and unmanned systems within the carrier air wing. The VMS team develops and integrates an avionics software suite that provides communication and control with aircraft subsystems, sensors, and the refueling system. The position involves developing real-time embedded flight-critical software and providing technical leadership, including leading 10 or more engineers. The position is expected to be 100% onsite in Hazelwood, Missouri. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance after starting may be required. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person. The employer will not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must complete a technical assessment as part of selection. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety sensitive. Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility. The listed summary pay range is $198,050–$267,950.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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 for the clearance.
• Meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Complete the required technical assessment as part of the selection 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; alternatively, 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 DoD-based 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 components.
• Lead 10 or more engineers developing code and integrating complex software components for a new Vehicle Management Systems Computer.
• Lead 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 requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for software projects and lead software supplier management activities.
• Lead the 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 for conformance to project plans and industry standards.
• Train and mentor others.
• Represent the organization as a spokesperson on advanced projects and programs.
• Advise management and customers on advanced technical research studies.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior