Software Engineer - C++

About The Company At Boeing, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a positive impact on the world. As a leading aerospace company, Boeing designs, manufactures, and services advanced aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems. Our mission is to connect, protect, explore, and inspire through cutting-edge technology and dedicated talent. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages professional growth, creativity, and diversity. With a global presence and a focus on sustainable solutions, Boeing strives to be at the forefront of aerospace advancements, delivering value to customers and stakeholders worldwide. About The Role We are seeking experienced and senior Software Engineers to join our Phantom Works team in Berkeley, MO. This role focuses on developing Vehicle Management System (VMS) software that supports Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) programs. The VMS is critical for flight and subsystem control in advanced defense platforms, ensuring safety, reliability, and high performance. As a key contributor, you will be involved in designing, implementing, and verifying embedded software solutions that directly impact aircraft safety and mission success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated real-time systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and see your work deployed on flight hardware in a mission-driven environment. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in engineering, computer science, or related fields, complemented by extensive experience in software development for embedded systems. A minimum of 5 years of experience with C/C++ programming and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) is required. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in designing and developing safety-critical, real-time software, with familiarity in standards such as DO-178C, MIL-HDBK-516C, and MIL-STD-882E. An active U.S. Secret Clearance is mandatory, along with experience working in agile environments and with real-time operating systems like GreenHills Integrity. Additional preferred skills include proficiency in Python, C#, Assembly language, fault tolerance, signal processing, and control system design. Candidates should also demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Responsibilities As a Software Engineer in this role, your responsibilities will include developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for the Vehicle Management System. You will implement and integrate C/C++ software components for real-time embedded systems, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Creating comprehensive development and verification plans, executing test procedures, and documenting results to demonstrate requirements satisfaction will be key tasks. You will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in software domains, contribute to process improvements, and ensure project milestones are met. Mentoring and training other engineers will also be part of your role, fostering a collaborative team environment focused on delivering innovative solutions for complex defense systems. Benefits Boeing offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package aimed at attracting and retaining top talent. This includes competitive base salary, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefit programs. Eligible employees can access health insurance options, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and life and disability insurance. We also provide paid and unpaid time off to support work-life balance. Additional benefits may include tuition assistance, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for professional development. Compensation is commensurate with experience and market conditions, with potential signing bonuses for qualified external candidates. Our flexible benefits structure ensures that employees can tailor their packages to meet their individual needs. Equal Opportunity Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where 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. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances innovation and drives better business outcomes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Show more Show less