Job Description

Weapons Associate Software Engineer at Boeing summary:

The Weapons Associate Software Engineer at Boeing develops, integrates, tests, and delivers real-time embedded flight software for weapon systems in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The role involves full software development lifecycle participation using languages such as Ada, C#, and Python within an Agile environment, supporting operational flight programs for military customers. Candidates must hold at least 2 years of relevant software engineering experience, be U.S. Persons eligible for security clearance, and work 100% onsite.

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 looking for a Weapons Associate Software Engineer located in St. Charles, MO .

The Direct Attack Weapons Software team is seeking a software engineer to develop, integrate, test, and deliver complex software solutions. The engineer will work with a multi-discipline engineering team to design, develop, and deploy operational flight software on weapon systems. The engineer will work in all phases of the software development lifecycle to implement real-time embedded software applications for guidance, navigation, and mission management.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team to create and implement Operational Flight Program software solutions

• Contribute in all phases of the software development lifecycle in an Agile development environment

• Develop solutions using Ada, C#, and Python

• Test your software and assist system level testing to verify correct software functionality

• Analyze problem reports and troubleshooting software defects

• Develop leadership skills and experience

• Opportunity to work directly with United States Air Force and Navy customers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 2+ years of experience with the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

• 2+ years of experience developing software using Object Oriented Principles

• Experience with one or more of the following languages: C++, C#, Java or Ada

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

• Experience working in an Agile software development environment

• Experience with Git or a similar version control system

• Real-time embedded software development

Travel: no

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.

Coding Challenge:
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.

Pay & Benefits Package:
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 several 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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $86,700 - $117,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

Keywords:

embedded software, real-time software, flight software, weapon systems, software development lifecycle, Agile development, Ada programming, C# programming, software testing, military software

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Interim role, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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