CareerPlan

MQ-25 Vehicle Management System (VMS) Software Lead Engineer

USA - Hazelwood, MOFull-time$198k–$268k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorshipUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead development of real-time embedded flight critical software for the MQ-25A Stingray, the world's first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft, focusing on the Vehicle Management System (VMS) Computer Operational Flight Program.

Role type

Senior IC software lead engineer (real-time embedded avionics)

Builds

Avionics software suite for communication and control of aircraft subsystems, sensors, and refueling systems

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Required skills

Real-time embedded software development, Software architecture design, Team leadership (10+ engineers), Software verification and testing, Supplier management, Technical mentoring, Project estimation, Subject matter expertise in software domains

Preferred skills

Ada programming, DO-178C certification, DO-254 avionics compliance, MIL-STD-882 system safety engineering, C# programming, Agile software development, Version control (ClearCase/Git), Unmanned/manned tactical aircraft mission systems, Green Hills compiler