Senior Software Engineer - Artificial Intelligence

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is seeking an Senior Software Engineer – Artificial Intelligence to join the Air Proprietary 2 (AP2) team located in Berkeley, Missouri .

This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The Boeing Air Dominance AP2 organization is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions, and our Automated Testing Framework (ATF) plays a critical role in enhancing the quality, safety, and efficiency of our products and services. Our ATF team members work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where the initiative and contributions of each team member are vital to our success. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a distributed team. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams and domain experts to understand business requirements, gather feedback, and iterate Artificial Intelligence (AI) models and algorithms with various Air Dominance and Phantom Works Programs.

The ATF team has a need for a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development and enhancement of the Air Dominance Automated Testing Framework. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the development of software testing tools that facilitate the verification of Open Mission Systems (OMS) software architecture and avionics displays. This position will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective integration of testing tools within the program. You will be tasked with leading design, development, and documentation of software solutions that meet the programs requirements while adhering to best practices in software engineering.

We are looking for a senior engineer with experience in software development, particularly in AI/Machine Learning (ML). The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of software design principles and will be able to leverage expertise in computer vision and artificial intelligence to design and implement advanced algorithms and models tailored for the ATF. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace technology through innovative software solutions!

Primary Responsibilities:
Lead, develop, and support the maturation of software test tools needed to robustly implement Open Mission Systems (OMS) software architecture.

Design, implement, and optimize AI/ML models and Computer Vision algorithms to facilitate the automated testing of avionic Pilot/Vehicle Interfaces (PVI)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and feedback for the development of testing tools

Collect, clean, preprocess, and analyze large datasets to ensure data quality and reliability, identifying patterns, trends, and insights.

Develop and implement innovative avionics software testing frameworks and tools, ensuring quality and technical excellence

Conduct Safety Risk Management processes for software models in accordance with organizational standards.

Research and implement current and emerging AI/ML + CV technologies, tools, frameworks, and capabilities within the engineering industry

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s Degree

Ability to Obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final Post-Start & Special Program Access

4+ years of professional experience with C, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada

4+ years of experience with the Software and Test Development lifecycle

4+ years of experience working with Python, ML Ops, and Data Ops frameworks

4+ years of experience in working with Agile Teams and Agile Software Development

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 and 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience

Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art models (e.g., generative AI, computer vision, and NLP).

Experience with end-to-end ML workflows (data pipelines, training, evaluation, and deployment/MLOps).

Experience with new product development with small, agile teams on fast-paced, dynamic customer-funded programs.

Highest level U.S. security clearance currently hold or have held in the past 24 month

Experience developing embedded real-time software

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels

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.

CodeVue 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:
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: $173,400 - $234,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 05, 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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.