Job 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 and Verification Software Lead 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:
Supervises the execution of large-scale automated testing solutions for advanced Mission Systems software
Leads a team of software verification engineers responsible for the design, development, and completion of automated test and verification software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality of avionics software.
Ensure 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 inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and verification models meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.
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.The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
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
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 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 developing real-time, embedded Mission Systems software on aircraft platforms
Experience with Open Mission Systems software architecture
Experience with Model Based System Engineering
Experience developing software on Linux platforms
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 specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company?s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace 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.
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, anda number ofprograms 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: $177,650 - $240,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor\'s Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
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)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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