Principal Software Engineer – Developer

Boeing

. Define, develop, and lead software development for real-time air and/or space systems in an Agile environment .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeBerkeley • Missouri • United StatesLead💰 $198,050 - $267,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for real-time air and space systems, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and configuration management. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage software architecture, and ensure compliance with security and integration standards.

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Agile LeadershipDevSecOps PracticesConfiguration ManagementReal-Time Embedded Software DevelopmentRequirements Tracing

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Hard Skills

C/C++MATLABPythonDockerKubernetesAWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentSIL/HIL TestingModel-Based DesignLow-Level Driver Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCoachingMentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Configuration Management ToolsSimulation ToolsTest Automation FrameworksContinuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) ToolsObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Professional Scrum Master (PSM)SAFe Agilist

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAvionicsSafety-Critical SystemsReal-Time Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerKubernetesPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, develop, and lead software development for real-time air and/or space systems in an Agile environment
Own and maintain software architecture with focus on interface clarity, stability, versioning, and maintainability
Translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models with traceability to design, code, and test artifacts
Manage supplier/subcontractor software deliverables
Lead Agile delivery through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews/retrospectives, and impediment removal
Serve as Agile/Delivery lead, own backlog prioritization, define sprint goals, and ensure timely delivery of integration-ready increments
Define, document, and enforce software integration contracts, data models, and message definitions
Ensure software testability, including unit, component, integration, SIL/HIL test artifacts and observability hooks
Lead DevSecOps and CI/CD practices, including repeatable builds, automated testing, artifact traceability, and consistent deployments
Align delivery cadence with integration increments and controlled configuration baselines
Drive verification and validation execution, analyze test results, and triage defects
Establish and track delivery metrics such as velocity, cycle time, quality metrics, and technical debt
Coach and mentor engineers on Agile practices, test automation, CI/CD, code quality, and observability
Contribute to risk and issue management and escalate issues affecting integration milestones
Document integration results and test findings and provide inputs for design reviews and readiness assessments
Support Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Phantom Works OASIS Solutions teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
3+ years of technical leadership experience in ground and software system systems engineering
3+ years of experience as the technical leader of a software development or product deployment team
5+ years of experience with DevOps and/or DevSecOps
5+ years of experience with configuration management tools and best practices for Systems, Software, and Hardware design
Preferred: Level 5 / Bachelor of Science in a relevant STEM field 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
Preferred: Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant field
Practical experience with requirements tracing and configuration management
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Agilist, or equivalent agile certification preferred
Prior leadership on aerospace, defense, avionics, or other safety-critical systems preferred
Experience with cloud-native infrastructures including Docker/Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government preferred
Experience with model-based design/verification and SIL/HIL testing environments preferred
Experience managing subcontractor software deliveries preferred
Significant experience with real-time embedded software, C/C++, low-level driver development, network stacks, and hardware/software testing/debugging for microcontrollers and/or FPGAs preferred
Experience implementing real-time embedded hardware, firmware, and software preferred
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with physical modeling and simulation tools preferred
High-level software development experience for applied physics, modeling, and/or simulation using MATLAB, Python, and/or Jupyter preferred
Experience in real-time embedded systems and low-level driver development with microcontrollers, single-board computers, and/or FPGAs preferred
Experience performing control system logic/algorithm, hardware, and software development tasks preferred
Must complete the CodeVue technical assessment
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
Subject to drug testing when applicable under company policy
Occasional travel to California may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
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
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates