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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

Technical Lead Engineer - PMPC Mission Critical Software

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/30/26
$198.1k - $267.9k
Senior
Bachelor's
Berkeley, MO, USA
In Person100% onsite in Berkeley, Missouri.
Software Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • An active U.S. security clearance is required; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
  • Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs.
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 7 years of programming experience with Go, Java, C/C++, Rust, or Python is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience leading software teams and/or projects is required.
  • Experience with the full life-cycle process of software systems and development is required.
  • The candidate must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
  • U.S. Person status is required to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for the active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Applicants must complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and maintain software architecture, guide overall design, support implementation, and manage and refine the architecture during subsequent life-cycle phases.
  • Serve as the primary Mission Critical software technical point of contact for PMP.
  • Help teams understand compliance with software development processes, related standards, and policy enforcement based on software processes.
  • Coordinate with other technical leads on the PMP software team and other Mission Systems teams to ensure a cohesive Mission Critical solution for PMP.
  • Support and maintain the Mission Systems software architecture roadmap and vision, working to ensure software teams develop, document, and maintain architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and software system designs.
  • Support implementation of containerized software architecture and integration of software components.
  • Ensure compliance with and support policy enforcement for applicable processes, reference architectures, and industry standards.
  • Work with the test lead on software verification plans, test procedures, and test environments; execute test procedures and document test results to ensure software requirements are met.
  • Plan, execute, and document software research and development projects.
  • Coordinate across the Mission Systems team.
  • Train and mentor others.
  • Work under minimal direction.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and at least 14 years of related work experience; or a bachelor's degree and at least 18 years of directly related work experience; or at least 22 years of related, relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in software architecture.
  • Experience with embedded software architecture, development, or design.
  • Experience developing mission systems software on aircraft platforms.
  • Experience with distributed and containerized software architecture.
  • Hands-on experience developing on Linux and Windows platforms.
  • Experience with Agile software development and related processes.
  • Familiarity with open architecture constructs such as Open Mission Systems (OMS), Open Communication Standard (OCS), and the Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI).
  • Familiarity with safety-critical software development.
  • Experience with secure software development environments at various security levels.
  • An active U.S. Secret security clearance.

About the company

Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
  • Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
  • Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
  • Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
  • Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
  • Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
  • Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 24th, 2026
Boeing near lows as 737 MAX 10 wins FAA approval but Vaero dispute halts 777 freighters ($6.5M a day)

Boeing won US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 737 MAX 10 on October 20, but a supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for nearly two months. The jet, which seats up to 230 passengers, has more than 1,555 orders, over 30% of Boeing's 737 backlog. Boeing alleged that Florida supplier Vaero stopped shipping wing rib kits. The disruption cost as much as $6.5 million per day and hit 767 output, including KC-46 tankers. The two sides settled in late September, but 777 freighter production had not restarted as of October 23. Boeing posted a second-quarter core loss of $0.76 per share on revenue of $24.6 billion, up 67%. Its backlog reached a record $715 billion. Shares closed at $188 on October 23, near the 52-week low of $177. Boeing reports third-quarter results on October 27.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
Boeing's jet unit still loses money despite record deliveries and $597B backlog

Boeing's commercial jet unit is still losing money, posting an operating margin of negative 2.7% in fiscal Q2 2026 despite delivering 171 airplanes, its most in a quarter since 2018. The unit earned $11.8 billion, nearly half of Boeing's $24.6 billion revenue. Management blames pricing drags that take time to fade. Cash margins on the 737 and 787 sit slightly above breakeven, and Boeing is ramping the 737 to 47 airplanes a month. Company-wide, the operating margin was negative 5.4% over the twelve months to June 2026, against 11.7% in 2018. The stock fell 11.3% over the year to October 21, 2026, while the S&P 500 returned 16.5%. Management expects better prices on its record $597 billion backlog and targets free cash flow of $1 billion to $3 billion for 2026. Boeing reports on October 27.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, clearing way for deliveries of 1,555 ordered jets

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Boeing 737-10, the largest jet in the 737 MAX family. Boeing says it will begin deliveries in the coming months. The plane seats up to 230 passengers and has the lowest per-seat costs of any single-aisle jet in service. It also has 365 nautical miles more range than competitors without auxiliary fuel tanks, and cuts CO2 emissions and fuel use by 20%. More than 30 customers have ordered 1,555 of the planes, over 30% of the 737 MAX order book. Certification involved more than 2,000 flight hours and 1,000 ground test hours. "That rigor gives us confidence as we move toward deliveries," said Chris Payne, a Boeing vice president.

CNBC
Oct 20th, 2026
FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 10 after years of delays, final approval for Max family

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday certified Boeing's 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family and the last to win approval. The plane was due to fly in 2020 but was delayed by safety crises and engineering changes, including to an engine anti-icing system. The approval came weeks after officials reviewed a navigation system glitch and ruled it not a safety-of-flight issue. "We will continue to hold Boeing to the highest safety standards," said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. Chief executive officer Kelly Ortberg said orders for the jet make up about 30% of Boeing's backlog. The FAA approved the smaller Max 7 in early August. Boeing opened a fourth 737 Max production line in Everett, Washington, in July.

PR Newswire
Oct 20th, 2026
Boeing launches Dataliner, an AI platform built with Microsoft to give airlines fleet-wide data insights

Boeing has launched Dataliner, an AI-powered platform that helps airlines turn fragmented aviation data into fleet-wide intelligence for maintenance and operational decisions. The company announced it on October 20, 2026. Built with Microsoft, using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft's data solutions, Dataliner lets airlines keep data in their own environments. Airlines choose what they share and can access Boeing intelligence through applications, APIs, analytics, and AI-enabled tools. "Airlines have more data available to them than ever before, but turning that data into meaningful action remains a challenge," said Lindsey Douglas, vice president at Boeing Global Services. Dataliner will also underpin Boeing's Digital Services portfolio, including new products Asset Lifecycle Planning and TechOps AI Agent.