Boeing
Chief Autonomy Flight & Simulation Software Engineer
Hazelwood, MO, USPosted Today$198,050 – $267,950
Full TimeExecutiveVisa SponsorshipUS
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Job Description
Job DescriptionAt 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
Key Highlights
- Serve as single-point technical authority for autonomy flight and simulation software architecture, interfaces, and shared infrastructure across the BDS autonomy portfolio
- Direct technical strategy for reusable autonomy software from simulation through flight demonstration; govern standards-based interfaces, toolchains, and shared infrastructure investments
- Drive reuse across programs and platforms (MQ-28, MQ-25, CxR, Insitu, VWC, proprietary BDS programs) to compress integration timelines, reduce NRE, and improve flight readiness
- Coordinate across Phantom Works, BDS Test Bed Office, Aurora Flight Sciences, Boeing Defense Australia, BDS, and BTI to align simulation, test, and flight software development
- Lead technical execution for high-visibility demonstrations and fleet exercises, including multi-vehicle Group 2–5 UAV and surrogate operations
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- 14 years of software engineering experience?
- 2+ years of experience modeling defense aircraft subsystems such as sensors, communications or stores management?
- 2+ years of experience with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) and/or the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS)
- 2+ years of experience supporting flight test and/or live aerospace demonstrations
- 6+ years of experience of technical team leadership experience?
- Level 5 / 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 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
- 3 years’ experience with autonomous systems and/or autonomy techniques Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms?
- 5 years’ experience in integrating complex applications on Windows platforms?
- 5 years’ experience in integrating complex applications on Linux platforms?
- 5 years of Python software development experience ?
- 10 years of C++ development experience?
- Strong communication, consensus-building, conflict resolution, and active listening skills
- Domain knowledge of Mission Systems Software development?
- Real-time software development experience?
- Experience with Git and version control, CI/CD; Agile, DevSecOps and complex build/release plans?
- Experience serving as a software architect or chief engineer ?
- Experience developing and testing software in cloud-based environments?
Skills & Technologies
LinuxPythonGitCI/CDAgile
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Executive
Salary Range
$198,050 – $267,950
Location
Hazelwood, MO, US
Posted
Today
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Country
US