Associate Software Engineer, Phantom Works

The Boeing Company is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our Phantom Works software team in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong fundamentals in AI/ML—such as supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and reinforcement learning—and an interest in applying AI and LLMs to aerospace and defense use cases. They will also be well-versed in autonomous systems, robotics, and/or defense mission systems, with highly preferred experience working with OMS (Open Mission Systems) or UCI (Universal Command and Control Interface) standards. Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins, and Agile development is strongly valued. Additional highly preferred skills include proficiency with build systems like CMake, Conan, and Bazel (or similar) and experience using Python scripting for testing and automation. Familiarity with message-passing frameworks such as DDS, ZeroMQ, or gRPC is also highly preferred.

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  Design, develop, and maintain C++ autonomy services within Phantom Works autonomy platforms

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  Implement and maintain standards-based interfaces (OMS/UCI) for inter-service communication

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  Develop and maintain containerized services using Docker/Podman in Linux environments

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  Integrate services across simulation and flight environments

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  Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD pipeline maintenance

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  Document service interfaces, architectures, and integration patterns

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  Contribute to DevSecOps practices including automated builds, static analysis, and security scanning

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  Track work items and participate in Agile sprint activities

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  Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and follow established engineering processes

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

• 2+ years of experience developing software using C++

• Experience working with Linux

• Experience with GitLab or similar version control tools

• 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.

  Not Applicable
  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.

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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.

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