Principal Software Engineer – Developer

Boeing

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBerkeley • Missouri • United StatesLead💰 $198,050 - $267,950 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software development for real-time air and space systems, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and software architecture. Proficient in managing software integration, requirements tracing, and delivering high-quality software solutions in mission-critical environments.

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Agile Software DevelopmentDevSecOps PracticesSoftware Architecture ManagementReal-Time Embedded Software DevelopmentConfiguration Management Tools

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingModel-Based Design/VerificationSIL/HIL TestingRequirements TracingTest AutomationNetwork Stack DevelopmentControl System Logic DevelopmentPhysical Modeling and SimulationLow-Level Driver DevelopmentSoftware Development for Applied Physics

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCoaching and MentoringAnalytical SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentConfiguration Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAvionicsSafety-Critical SystemsReal-Time Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureDockerKubernetesPythonC++

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, focusing 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 software delivery, including sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, backlog prioritization, and sprint goals
Define and enforce software integration contracts, data models, and message definitions
Ensure software testability through 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
Coordinate delivery cadence with Integration & Test 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
Manage software delivery and integration risks and issues
Document integration results and test findings; provide inputs for design reviews and readiness assessments
Collaborate across teams to integrate software and hardware components supporting mission-critical defense infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
U.S. Person status required for export control compliance
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
3+ years of technical leadership experience in ground and software 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: Bachelor of Science in engineering, 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
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
Prior leadership on aerospace, defense, avionics, or other safety-critical systems
Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government
Experience with model-based design/verification and SIL/HIL testing environments
Experience managing subcontractor software deliveries
Experience with real-time embedded software, C/C++, low-level driver development, network stacks, and hardware/software testing/debugging for microcontrollers and/or FPGAs
Experience implementing real-time embedded hardware, firmware, and software
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with physical modeling and simulation tools
Software development experience for applied physics, modeling, and/or simulation using MATLAB, Python, and/or Jupyter
Experience with real-time embedded systems and low-level driver development using microcontrollers, single-board computers, and/or FPGAs
Ability to perform control system logic/algorithm, hardware, and software development tasks
Successful completion of a technical assessment
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
Drug testing may apply under Boeing policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Occasional travel opportunities