Chief Autonomy Software Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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