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How much do phantom works jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for phantom works in the United States is $57.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.68 and $76.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and technologies can I expect to work on as part of the Phantom Works team?

As a member of the Phantom Works team, you’ll typically be involved in highly innovative, cutting-edge projects focused on advanced aerospace and defense solutions. The work often includes rapid prototyping, research and development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create next-generation technologies for both military and commercial applications. Expect a dynamic environment where confidentiality, adaptability, and creative problem-solving are essential, and where you'll regularly interface with engineers, scientists, and project managers. This role offers unique opportunities to contribute to high-impact, future-oriented projects and to develop expertise in emerging technologies.

What is the difference between Phantom Works vs Aerospace Engineer?

AspectPhantom WorksAerospace Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, security clearance often requiredBachelor's or higher in aerospace or mechanical engineering, professional licensure optional
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, classified projects, defense industryDesign, develop, test aircraft and spacecraft, various settings including labs and manufacturing
Employer & IndustryLockheed Martin, defense and aerospace industryGovernment agencies, aerospace companies, commercial industry
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Phantom Works is a specialized division within Lockheed Martin focusing on advanced research and development for defense projects, often involving classified work. Aerospace Engineers design and develop aircraft and spacecraft across various industries. While both roles require engineering credentials, Phantom Works emphasizes research, innovation, and security clearance, whereas Aerospace Engineers focus on design, testing, and manufacturing in broader settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Phantom Works engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Phantom Works engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, advanced research methodologies, and typically a relevant engineering degree with security clearance eligibility. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and classified project management systems is crucial. Creative problem-solving, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills help drive innovation in this high-security, fast-paced environment. These skills are important to ensure the successful development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies while maintaining confidentiality and project integrity.

What are Phantom Works?

Phantom Works is the advanced research and development division of Boeing, focused on creating innovative and cutting-edge technologies primarily for aerospace and defense applications. The organization works on highly classified projects, often developing prototype aircraft, systems, and technologies that may later be integrated into Boeing’s commercial or military products. Phantom Works is known for its role in pioneering stealth technology, unmanned aircraft, and other advanced solutions to meet emerging security and aerospace needs.
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Infographic showing various Phantom Works job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Internship, 11% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 44% Nights, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,272 per year, or $57.3 per hour.
Associate Real Time Software Engineer, Phantom Works

Associate Real Time Software Engineer, Phantom Works

Boeing

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

New

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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Associate Real Time Software Engineer, Phantom Works

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for several Associate Real Time Software Engineers for a Phantom Works program located in Hazelwood, MO, Cambridge, MA or Mesa, AZ. This position will focus on developing Vehicle Management System (VMS) software to support the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

Boeing Phantom Works is the advanced research, rapid prototyping, and experimental division of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Operating with the agility of a startup but the rigor of a prime aerospace contractor, it takes low-level technology concepts and develops them into functional prototypes for modern warfare and aerospace.

Within Phantom Works, the Vehicle Management System (VMS) serves as the central brain and critical nervous system for these advanced aerospace platforms. VMS provides flight and subsystem control for the platform.

Join Us. Find your Future with Us.

Position Responsibilities:

  • 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

This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree

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

  • 3+ years of experience with C/C++

  • 3+ years of experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • 1+ years of experience designing and developing software for Real-Time or Non-Real-Time systems

  • 1+ years of experience in Safety or Flight Critical Software Development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 2 / 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 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

  • Real-time embedded software experience

  • Agile Software development

  • Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, DO-178C

  • Python experience

  • Experience with VX Works or other Real Time Operating Systems

  • Experience with fault tolerance, signal processing or control system design

  • Experience with tools such as Git

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Travel:

Less than 10%

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 Associate Level: $99,450 - $143,750

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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