Chief Autonomy Software Engineer

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.

The Boeing Company is seeking a Chief Autonomy Lead Software Engineer for Phantom Works to join the Autonomy & AI Integration Software team in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

Phantom Works is Boeing's advanced research and development division, responsible for engaging customers through cutting-edge visual modeling and simulation, innovating cross-cutting concepts and technologies, prototyping solutions to enhance current products, winning new programs, and developing new businesses to enter emerging markets.

As the Chief Autonomy Lead Software Engineer, you will lead a team in a professional environment, developing innovative approaches to enable autonomous capabilities on Boeing platforms. This role involves both in-house development and collaboration with third-party vendors. Your key responsibilities will include developing requirements and architecture for autonomous systems, designing software for autonomous aircraft, and managing a large volume of software products from various sources. You will build close relationships with business unit program teams, engineering teams, suppliers, and customer organizations to develop key technologies, expand our Autonomy and AI portfolio, and execute live demonstrations for future defense franchises. Additionally, you will mentor and coach our talented team of engineers, fostering their career growth in software development, integration, and certification.

Position Responsibilities

• Create and lead development of autonomous systems software to control, augment and enhance our autonomous aircraft portfolio
• Development of long term plans for implementing tools and technologies that enable a robust, modern and flexible software architecture
• Act in technical lead capacity for Boeing sponsored demonstrations, on programs and in highly-visible large fleet demonstrations using group 2-5 UAV’s and surrogate UAV’s
• Ensure sound software engineering principles are upheld while supporting BDS customers with high-quality and timely program execution software deliverables
• Prioritization of all software requirements
• Work closely with partner organizations, such as research labs or subsidiaries, and other PW leaders to ensure Boeing is oriented to become the leader in Aerospace Defense Autonomy
• Be familiar with flight dynamics and have some experience with hardware as it relates to sensors, embedded systems, and systems integration
• Utilize strong soft skills related to consensus-building, communication, conflict resolution, and active listening
• Ensure alignment between strategic and technical roadmaps
• Identify new tools/technologies and evaluate them for implementation
• Define, document and relentlessly improve processes related to software workflow, prioritizing simplicity and adaptability

We work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. There is long-term potential for career growth into technical leadership or management positions and we value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Secret Clearance or above pre-start
• 14 years of software engineering experience
• 5 years of experience with autonomous systems and/or autonomy techniques
• 6 years of team leadership experience
• 10 years of C++ development experience
• 10 years of Python development experience
• 3 years of experience with Open Architecture standards, specifically OMS

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
• 5 years of experience in integrating complex applications on Windows and Linux platforms
• Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms
• Domain knowledge of Mission Systems Software development
• Real time software development experience
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience as a software architect
• 5 years of experience with Open Architecture standards, specifically OMS
• Experience with DevSecOps and/or complex software build plans
• Experience supporting flight demonstrations
• Experience with Continuous integration practices
• Experience with Agile Software development process
• Experience developing and testing software on cloud infrastructure

Travel

10% Domestic & International

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is 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.

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, and a number of programs 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 for Experienced: $156,400.00 - $211,600.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 19, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person 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.