Real Time Software Engineer, Vehicle Management Systems – Experienced

Boeing

Real Time Software Engineer developing Vehicle Management System (VMS) software for Boeing's advanced aerospace platforms. Focused on flight and subsystem control in hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeHazelwood • Arizona, Massachusetts, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,650 - $182,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, development, and testing, with a strong focus on real-time systems and safety-critical software. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ ProgrammingSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Real Time Operating Systems (VX Works)Safety Critical Software DevelopmentTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitectureAlgorithm DevelopmentCode IntegrationTest Procedure ExecutionFault ToleranceSignal ProcessingControl System DesignDocumentationRequirements AnalysisSoftware Development Plans

Soft Skills

MentoringTrainingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeU.S. Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Software ProcessesMetricsProject PlansProduct ConformanceSystem-Specific Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems
Develops and maintains code and integrates software components into a fully functional software system
Develops and maintains software development plans, verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executes test procedures and documents test results to ensure software system requirements are met
Provides technical leadership for software projects
Supports generation and maintenance of software processes, tools and metrics
Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations
Tracks and evaluates software team to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards
Trains and mentors’ others
Works under general direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
5+ years of experience with C/C++
5+ years of experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
3+ years of direct experience designing and developing software for a real time or non-real time system
1+ years of experience in Safety or Flight Critical Software Development
7 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Python experience
Experience with VX Works or other Real Time Operating Systems
Experience with fault tolerance, signal processing or control system design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off