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Lead Software Engineer – Phantom Works

Boeing

Lead software design, coding, integration and testing for Phantom Works Open Architecture and space-based mission solutions.

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Location

Berkeley, Missouri, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Lead

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No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$1,60,650 – $2,17,350 per year

Official Boeing Level 5 salary range.

Application deadline: 1 September 2026

Opportunity

Job Description

The engineer leads software-development tasks for advanced aerospace and defence applications. The role translates system requirements into software requirements, models, implementation and test artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development.
• Plan coding, unit, integration and system testing.
• Translate system requirements into software requirements.
• Maintain traceability between design, code and tests.
• Support advanced mission-system software.
• Review technical work and mentor engineers.
• Resolve complex software problems.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is required.
• Significant software-engineering experience is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance.
• Must satisfy Boeing employment requirements.

Required Skills

Software architectureSoftware testingSoftware developmentRequirements traceabilityTechnical leadership

Preferred Skills

Mission systemsEmbedded softwareAgile developmentSimulation and modelling

Application Instructions

Apply through Boeing’s official careers page and include software-leadership, architecture, coding and test experience.

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