Associate Missions Systems Software Engineer - Embedded

The Boeing Company
Berkeley, MO, United StatesFull-time$99,450–$134,550Posted Sep 3, 2026

About the role

Associate Missions Systems Software Engineer - Embedded

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for Associate Missions Systems Software Engineers – Embedded to join the Boeing’s Mission Systems Software team in Berkeley, Missouri.

This role is looking to hire software engineers capable of working in a collaborative integrated product team environment helping to implement various features of safety critical and/or mission critical flight software. This role will provide engineers experience in all phases of the software development life-cycle from requirements decomposition, architecture definition, algorithm development, software development, testing including Hardware in the Loop, and documentation. The software engineers will develop software in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) software build pipeline using an agile methodology focused on code quality, security and automation.

Key Capability areas of interest include:

Sensor Fusion

Mission Management

Resource Management

Fire Control and Weapons engagement

Mission Processing

Stores Management

Tactical Communications

3rd Party Software Integration

Development Security Operations (DevSecOps)

Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle (requirements, architecture, implementation, documentation, verification) in one of the following capability areas (Fusion, Fire Control, Mission Management, Resource Management, Tactical Communications, Supplier Integration, DevSecOps) Work within an Agile integrated product team working across software, analysis integration and test, sensors, and system test engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

Designs, develops, tests, debugs and maintains software that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards

Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems

Builds and writes code for embedded systems software to run on specific specialized hardware

Integrates embedded software with hardware components

Analyzes, monitors and improves the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems

Tests and debugs software for embedded devices and systems

Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies

Advises on software and hardware integration domains

Tracks and evaluates internal and supplier software team performance to ensure product and process compliance to project plans and industry standards

Performs embedded software project management functions

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Ability to obtain U.S. Security clearance (post-start).

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

Bachelor’s Degree

Ability to acquire a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (Post-Start)

2 or more years’ of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

2+ years of experience programming with Go, Java, C/C++, Rust, or Python

Experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes and procedures

Strong verbal and written skills, teaming skills, technical skills, and integration skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Engineering related field

Experience debugging and troubleshooting technical problems involving computer memory or timing considerations

Experience or familiarity with industry tools or development techniques such as the following; Embedded System Software, C, C++, Rust, Linux, VxWorks, Containers, Git, CI/CD DevSecOps, and/or Cameo

Strong verbal and written skills, teaming skills, technical skills, and integration skills

Experience developing embedded real-time software

Experience developing Operational Flight Program (OFP) software for an aircraft platform

Experience working with Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Experience with object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) methodologies

Experience with Agile software development

Experience with open architecture constructs like Open Mission Systems (OMS), Open Communication Standard (OCS); utilizing the Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

Associate (Level 2): $99,450 - $134,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, tests, debugs and maintains software for embedded devices and systems
  • Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into software design
  • Builds and writes code for embedded systems software
  • Integrates embedded software with hardware components
  • Analyzes, monitors and improves efficiency and stability of embedded software systems
  • Tests and debugs software for embedded devices and systems
  • Implements current and emerging technologies relevant to software development
  • Tracks and evaluates internal and supplier software team performance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Ability to acquire a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • 2 or more years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience programming with Go, Java, C/C++, Rust, or Python
  • Experience in systems integration with systems engineering processes

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

Skills mentioned

Embedded SystemsReal-Time Operating SystemsCC++RustLinuxVxWorksGitCI/CDDebugging

About The Boeing Company

Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, builds and supports commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Guided by our commitment to safety and quality, we innovate to deliver solutions that bring real value to our customers and the industry. As a top U.S. exporter, we work with a strong global supply base to drive economic opportunity and community impact worldwide. Our team leads with integrity and passion as it shapes the future of aerospace. Explore careers with us: boeing.com/careers Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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