Associate Real Time Software Engineer–Vehicle Management Systems

About Boeing and Phantom Works

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

The Boeing Company is seeking several Associate Real Time Software Engineers for a Phantom Works program. This role is located in Hazelwood, MO, Cambridge, MA, or Mesa, AZ, and focuses on developing Vehicle Management System (VMS) software to support the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The VMS provides critical flight and subsystem control for the platform.

The Role

As an Associate Real Time Software Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to advancing aerospace technology. You will work under general direction to develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for complex software systems. Your work will involve integrating software components into fully functional systems and providing technical leadership for software projects.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations. Additionally, you will support the generation and maintenance of software processes, tools, and metrics, while tracking and evaluating software teams to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards. A key part of this role involves training and mentoring others to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Hiring Process

To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete a technical assessment known as the CodeVue Coding Challenge as part of the selection process. Failure to complete this assessment will remove you from consideration.

Successful candidates must also satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Applications for this position will be accepted until June 03, 2026.

Security and Eligibility

This position requires the ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, meaning a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Culture and Benefits

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.