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Advanced Armament Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... Armament Systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-1553, and Universal Armament Interface ... Advanced knowledge and recognized ability in the technical/professional field DESIRED ...

Advanced ability to fault isolate an electronic system in a field or lab environment to identify ... Experience with aircraft armament equipment electronics, or other military electronic systems.

Sr. Systems Engineer I

Indianapolis, IN

$99K - $136K/yr

... advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors ... MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Radio Frequency (RF) communication ...

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Sr. Systems Engineer I

Indianapolis, IN

$99K - $136K/yr

... advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors ... MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Radio Frequency (RF) communication ...

Sr. Systems Engineer I

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

... advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors ... MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Radio Frequency (RF) communication ...

Sr. Systems Engineer II

Indianapolis, IN

$99K - $136K/yr

... advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors ... MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Radio Frequency (RF) communication ...

Advanced ability to fault isolate an electronic system in a field or lab environment to identify ... Experience with aircraft armament equipment electronics, or other military electronic systems.

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How much do advanced armament jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced armament in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Advanced Armament Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Advanced Armament Technician, you need expertise in weapons systems maintenance, ballistics, and mechanical engineering principles, often supported by relevant technical certifications or military training. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, CAD software, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this field. These abilities are essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of advanced weaponry in high-stakes environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Advanced Armament roles, and how can they effectively address them?

Professionals in Advanced Armament roles often encounter challenges related to keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining rigorous safety standards. Staying current with advancements in materials science, ballistics, and electronics is crucial, as is continuous training on new systems and protocols. Effective collaboration with engineers, quality assurance teams, and regulatory bodies can help address these challenges, as can participating in ongoing education and industry conferences. Proactively seeking feedback and implementing best practices also contributes to maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

What is Advanced Armament?

Advanced Armament typically refers to the development, manufacturing, and integration of cutting-edge weapons systems and firearm accessories, such as suppressors, muzzle devices, and specialized ammunition. Companies or professionals in this field focus on enhancing weapon performance, reducing noise, and improving safety for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. Advanced Armament may also involve research into new materials and technologies to create more effective and reliable armaments.

What is the difference between Advanced Armament vs Firearms Technician?

AspectAdvanced ArmamentFirearms Technician
Required CredentialsTypically includes firearm safety certifications, technical training, and sometimes security clearancesOften requires firearm safety certifications, technical training, and maintenance certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing facilities, military or law enforcement settings, specialized labsGun shops, manufacturing plants, military or law enforcement agencies
Employer & Industry UsageDefense contractors, military, law enforcement, firearm manufacturersGun retailers, repair shops, military, law enforcement

Advanced Armament professionals focus on designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced firearm systems, often requiring specialized technical skills. Firearms Technicians primarily maintain, repair, and troubleshoot firearms. While both roles involve firearms expertise, Advanced Armament roles are more involved in development and innovation, whereas Firearms Technicians focus on maintenance and repair.

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Infographic showing various Advanced Armament job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.
Senior Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Support Equipment

Senior Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Support Equipment

Boeing

Saint Charles, MO • On-site

$116K - $153K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 585 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 515 rated manufacturers


Job description

Senior Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Support Equipment

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Support Equipment to support the armament support equipment software team in St. Charles, MO. This role will lead software efforts for the Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used primarily to load and test our armament products in the factory and in the field.


The selected engineer will work with a multi-disciplined engineering team to identify software requirements, design, implement, test, and deploy software on the ATE. The selected engineer would need to oversee work of the team, interface with external customers, provide estimates for new work, and provide technical leadership to all levels of engineers on the team. It is critical to understand on-platform support equipment software, off-platform automatic test equipment software, and how to get releases delivered.


The role also includes developing and leading complex technical solutions to support customer needs and advising management and customers on advanced technical research. Leads team adoption of Enterprise Software design practices, processes, tools, DevSecOps environment, and metrics. Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations. Tracks and evaluates software team performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards. Works under minimal direction.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineers to set ATE system requirements; Provide software requirements, design, implementation, test, and maintenance guidance to a team of software engineers working across multiple delivery streams

  • Interface with multiple customers to understand and deliver solutions to meet their needs

  • Guide development, test, troubleshooting, and release selloff activities as needed to ensure timely software deliveries

  • Develop and oversee implementation of technical roadmaps for maturing product capability and software commonality and coordinating with other ATE software teams on common architectures while maintaining support for existing deployed hardware and software baselines

  • Provide mentorship and support development of less experienced engineers to build a robust and knowledgeable team

  • Support software engineering proposal activities for both current and emerging potential customers

  • Support Technical Design Review (TDR) and other peer review activities for other software engineers and adjacent systems engineering activities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on multiple aspects of the ATE software products

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor Degree

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • 14+ years of experience with full life-cycle Software development, modeling, simulation, testing, and/or analysis using C, C++, C#, Python, or Linux

  • 14+ years of experience reading and interpreting system prints and schematics

  • 6+ years of experience leading software development and sustainment activities

  • 5+ years of experience with Field Service and/or Military Aircraft Support Equipment

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 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience

  • Experience leading teams in the values, principles and practices of Agile Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

  • Experience with NI tools and components

  • Familiarity with development tools, such as Visual Studio, Git, and Jira

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Travel:

Less than 10%

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 for Lead (Level 5): $198,050 - $267,950

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

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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